As we approach the end of the year, many people will be starting the new year with new resolutions. One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to start a workout regimen. If this is your New Year’s resolution, it is important to remember to incorporate core training in to your plan. The core. . .
Category: Injury Prevention
ACL Injuries, why they’re more common in females and can we help prevent them?
ACL Injuries, why they’re more common in females and can we help prevent them? We’ve all seen it, whether it was in person or on TV, an athlete falls to the floor grabbing her leg in pain. The gym goes silent. The same thing is going through everyone’s mind, what happened? Are they going to. . .
Transitioning to Cool Weather Running and the Treadmill
Emily Jones, PTA It’s that time of year again when outdoor activities take a cold turn. Fall and winter weather changes bring most of us indoors for treadmill exercise. For those who are brave enough to venture outdoors in the winter months for your daily exercise, we commend you! Here are a few things to. . .
Rehabbing the Whole Athlete, Not Just the Injury.
Curtis Basnett, PT, DPT, AT, OCS You see it a lot in sports: an athlete gets hurt, comes back, and just does not quite seem the same. Something is off. The injury does not appear to be the problem. The (insert favorite appendage here) looks good, stronger than before even. Working in a physical therapy. . .
Injury Prevention for Golfers | Physical Therapy : Omaha
While golf is often thought of as a low-impact or minimal activity-level sport many injuries can occur while enjoying the sport of golf. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were almost 55,000 emergency room visits for golf injuries alone in 2009. Golf injuries could include the back, shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee, ankle,. . .
The Effects of Hip Flexor Tightness From Running
Don’t let the effects of hip flexor tightness sideline your training program. With spring approaching, runners will be logging extra distance to increase their mileage by hitting the pavement. As these miles add up, we typically start to see a lot of hip flexor pain and tightness. Hip flexor tightness is a common cause of. . .
The Lisfranc Injury: The Fantasy Football Nightmare
If you follow football; real or fantasy, you have probably heard about a player with a Lisfranc injury. This year alone Le’Veon Bell, Santonio Holmes, and Ryan Clady all were victims of the uncommon injury. So, in the words of Jerry Seinfeld, “Who is this Liz Franc, and where does she come from?” The term. . .
The Nagging Turf Toe Injury
Turf toe is one of those injuries that doesn’t seem to go away once it arises. This is a term that the coaching staff never wants to hear because of how much it can affect a player’s performance. Causes Turf toe is described as sprains to the ligaments of the big toe. The injury typically. . .
The News about Brain Injuries
We’re approaching the halfway point of the high school football season and the competition level is as high as it’s ever been. The unfortunate thing is that brain injuries are starting to arise. These injuries can be difficult to prevent even if you’re doing the necessary steps (see below). The bad news is that we’re. . .
Preventing Injuries for Football – Knee Injuries
If you’re getting injured, you’re not on the field. If you’re not on the field playing, you’re not getting better. If you’re not getting better, Nick Saban and Bo Pelini aren’t sending you letters asking you to have dinner with them and their family, their football family that is. Make sure your doing everything you can to prevent those. . .