Discover How to Burn 100 Calories in 10 Minutes Strapped for time but need to get a workout in? By choosing the right exercises, you can burn 100 calories in no time—in 10 minutes to be exact! Squeeze in any of these 3 calorie-zapping workouts indoors or out in just 600 seconds. Jumping Rope Grab …
Is Patellar Tendonitis Causing Your Knee Pain? Patellar tendonitis, or Jumper’s Knee, is an overuse injury affecting your knee. It is the result of your patella tendon being overstressed. The tendon that connects the patella (kneecap) to the shinbone helps the leg kick, jump and run. Excessive jumping or landing can strain the patella tendon. …
Stay Fit this Summer with these 7 Tips Summer is here and with it comes lots of opportunities to slack off and enjoy. Summer weight gain is common among both adults and children. Spending hot summer months inside a cool, air-conditioned house only moving from the couch to the fridge is a sure-fire way to …
Relieve Your Frozen Shoulder Pain with Physical Therapy A frozen shoulder is not easily shrugged off. Frozen shoulder is characterized by pain and loss of motion of the shoulder joint and affects between two and five percent of people in their lifetime. The exact cause is unknown, but research shows that the process begins with …
ACL Tear Symptoms The ACL is one of the major ligaments that connect your thigh bone to your shin bone. The cause of an ACL tear may include: Stretching the knee farther than you should Jumping and landing on a straightened knee Stopping suddenly when running Twisting your knee while keeping your foot planted firmly …
Treatment after Rotator Cuff Surgery The rotator cuff is made up of four muscles and their tendons. They allow you to move your arm away from your body and are responsible for keeping the shoulder joint stable. If injured, you may need surgery to restore use of the shoulder and decrease painful symptoms. How can …
Is Your Daily Grind Causing You Pain? The activities you perform daily can sometimes literally be a pain in the neck or back. Tasks like cooking, shopping and housework seem simple but may be causing you pain and fatigue. Here are a few common daily activities with some tips to help you avoid hurting yourself: …
Don’t Overlook these 3 Common Pediatric Orthopedic Injuries If your child has been injured or has trouble with movement from an illness, disease or disability, physical therapy may help them resume their daily activities and relieve pain. Our physical therapists will teach kids exercises specifically designed to help them regain strength and range of motion. …
Meniscus tears are a common knee injury that can prevent your knee from functioning correctly. The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of cartilage providing a cushion between your femur and tibia. There are two menisci in each knee joint and they serve as a shock-absorption system that help to lubricate the knee joint. With time, …