How to Identify and Treat Pulled Hamstring
A pulled hamstring is a common injury among athletes who run track. It’s true that sprinters or hurdle jumpers seem to suffer this injury...
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Ensure Long-Term Wellness with Massage Therapy and Stretching
A common misconception about physical therapy is that once the structured element of the therapy is completed, the athlete’s work is...
Footballer’s Ankle
Football is a sport fraught with injury. It is simply the nature of the game. With lots of pushing, tackling, ramming and running...
Plantar Fasciitis
The arch ligament extending from the heel to the front of the foot is called the plantar fascia. When the fascia becomes strained,...
Shoulder Impingement
Injuries to the shoulder are very common. From golf to football, athletes can easily overwork these muscles and tendons causing pain and...
Physical Therapy For Ice Hockey
On the list of one of the most dangerous sports around is ice hockey. This is a fast moving game where the puck can reach speeds in...
When Severe Collisions are a Fact of Life in High School Athletics
A recent collision that sent San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey to the disabled list underscores the risks posed to high school...
Don’t Overdo Your Workouts
It is the job of any physical therapist to quickly aid and rehabilitate an athlete who has injured himself. It is also part of the job to...
Avoiding Pitchers Elbow
It’s that time of year…spring! And with the blooming of the crocuses and forsythia, comes the much-anticipated sport of baseball! Many...
For High School Athletes, Year-Round Playing Can Contribute to Injury
Faced with increased competition and the ever-promising allure of college scholarships, high school athletes are working harder – and...
Kinesio Taping
Kinesio taping or elastic therapeutic sports tape is a technique that uses the body’s own healing process. Made from cotton and acrylic...
Yankees Pitcher’s Mysterious Arm Injury Underscores the Importance of Effective Physical Thera
Recently, New York Yankees pitcher and All-Star Phil Hughes suffered a mysterious arm injury that had team physicians baffled....
Skin Infections
Nothing can put a halt to a wrestling practice like a tiny scratch or scrape. What could be a nuisance to a football or basketball player...
An Ounce of Proper Preventative Training Can Make or Break an Athlete
Whenever a mysterious injury plagues a high-profile athlete – especially one with a multi-million dollar salary – people start pointing...
Core Strengthening May Be All the Rage, But What Does it Actually Entail?
As documented by a recent Wall Street Journal article, core strengthening is the hot exercise and training concept of the moment. The...
Rash of Oblique Injuries Underscores the Importance of a Well-Balanced Training Regimen
A recent Wall Street Journal sports article examined the alarming rise of oblique injuries among New York Yankee players and whether its...
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