by Vicky Mai, PT, DPT Aerobic Exercise: What is it and who does it benefit? Aerobic exercise is a continuous activity, maintained for a prolonged period of time. Such activities may include but are not limited to: jogging, walking, swimming or cycling. Having good aerobic fitness means that the body is able to efficiently deliver
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by Jaclyn Chan March, 2010 Picture a female soccer player who plants with her left foot, and then pivots to her right; but the left cleat stays planted and doesn’t rotate with her entire body. This is one of most common mechanisms of injury (MOI) in tearing the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). The lower left
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Body Mass Index (BMI) and Patellar Tendinopathy in Badminton Players Badminton is one of the most popular and widely played sports in the world and is continuing to attract more athletes every year. As a racket sport, it isn’t surprising that over-shoulder shots account for 30% of the motions during matches.1 However, several studies have...
Read moreby Barry Gordon, PT, DPT How much arch support do I need? Do I need cushioning? Is a minimalist shoe right for me? What else should I look for in a shoe? These are common questions that many individuals are plagued with when faced with the task of purchasing a new walking or running shoe.
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How much arch support do I need? Do I need cushioning? Is a minimalist shoe right for me? What else should I look for in a shoe? These are common questions that many individuals are plagued with when faced with the task of purchasing a new walking or running shoe. Choosing the right running shoe
Read moreby Irina Stiasny, PT, DPT October, 2013 Running is one of the most widespread activities during which overuse injuries of the lower extremities occur. Studies estimated 27% to 70% of recreational and competitive distance runners sustain an overuse injury during a 1 year period. According to research by R N van Gent1, injury incidence in...
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Common Rock Climbing Injuries by Jennifer Truong April, 2013 Contrary to popular belief, rock climbing is a sport that involves more than just upper body strength. As any individual who has tried climbing knows, the sport also involves precise balance and flexibility, as well as considerable core and leg strength and endurance...
Read moreby Katherine “Kathy” Tsobanoudis, PT, MPT October, 2013 When walking, jogging or even sitting on the couch watching almost any sport on TV, you see all level of athletes wearing compression garments (CG). What are those for? Do they actually do something or are they just a fashion statement? Can they really make my performance...
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Does long distance running cause osteoarthritis of the knee? by Janeen Gray, PT, DPT March, 2014 Distance running is becoming an increasingly popular sport. According to Running USA, a non-profit organization for the running industry which tracks trends in running, there was a 10% increase in marathon participants and 24% increase in...
Read moreby Matthew Maestas, PT, MPT Doesn’t everyone want to get flexible? The term is everywhere. When you hear about the latest exercise craze one of the first thing that is always being sold is flexibility. Some of the more traditional and “old school” workouts such as Yoga tout about the benefits of flexibility. It can
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