Returning to golf following knee surgery Returning to golf following a knee surgery can be a challenging yet rewarding endeavor. Golf places extremely high levels of dynamic forces on the tissues surrounding the knee. A safe return to the sport...
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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...
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With autumn fast approaching, it’s hard not to think about just grabbing your surfboard and heading to the beach to catch a few more of those sweet, summer waves. The thrill of paddling your hardest, pushing up, and successfully becoming one with...
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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...
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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...
Read moreby Irina Stiasny, PT, DPT, PES 1.Get clearance from MD In the past, health care providers often instructed women to wait at least 6 weeks after giving birth to begin any exercises. The waiting game might be over depending on the type of delivery...
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...
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...
Read moreby Tim Liu, PT, DPT With the tennis season in full swing and people out on the tennis courts, you may have noticed several individuals using an unloading strap just below their elbow. You may have wondered what exactly are they wearing these...
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by Jason Yuag, PT, DPT Recovering from a knee injury can be a long process, whether it’s a minor sprain or a major knee surgery. There are certain steps you need to take to make sure you recover properly especially if you want to return to a...
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...
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...
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