Health Resources

Stretch of the Week: Windshield Wiper Stretch

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Athletico

For the month of April we will be exploring internal rotation of the hip.

There are many muscles in the hip region that contribute to rotating the hip inward. Each week I will give you a stretch that will address these muscles in some way. (more…)

AC Sprains and Clavicle Fractures in Ice Hockey: Bio-mechanical perspective

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Steve Chmielewski, PT, DPT, Level 5 USA Hockey Coach

AC Sprains and other upper body injuries:

Research in the past has identified that approximately 70% of upper extremity injuries in ice hockey occur during games and that approximately 50% of them can be defined as a sprain, strain, or a fracture.³ The most common diagnosed injury of the shoulder in hockey today is a sprain of the Acromioclavicular (AC) joint, or AC Sprains. (more…)

Stretch of the Week: Self-Massage Technique

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Athletico

Five Weeks in March Means a Bonus Self-Massage Technique

For this self-massage technique we will focus on releasing the tight fascia and muscles of the low back. You will need a tennis ball for this technique. As with beginning any exercise program, it is recommended to contact your physician, physical or occupational therapist to find out what is best for you. (more…)

Stretch of the Week: Pelvic Tilts

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Athletico

Pelvic Tilts: Therapeutic Stretches for the Lower Back

Welcome to the weekly stretch for March! This month we have been focusing on more therapeutic stretches for the low back. If you have ever been in therapy for low back pain you may have recognized one or two of these. Let’s continue this with Pelvic Tilts for week 4! (more…)

Stretch of the Week: Crossed Legged Low Back Reclined Twist

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Athletico

Crossed Legged Low Back Reclined Twist

The third week of March brings us to the gentle Crossed Legged Low Back Reclined Twist stretch. It is simple despite its long name. This stretch will help you to gain flexibility in those stiff lumbar muscles that can cause muscle imbalances and contribute to low back pain. You will not need any equipment for this stretch. (more…)

Shin Splints: Who is at Risk?

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Athletico

From basketball players in the NCAA tournament to middle age runners on the sidewalk, who is at risk and why? If you have lived an active lifestyle, participated in sports or even follow sports you’ve probably heard of or experienced ‘shin splints’ at some point. But what are shin splints? In the physical therapy world, it is referred to as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS).

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I Run. Why do I need to strengthen, especially the legs?

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Dorothy Cohee

As runners, we need to do more than just run. Without strength training, injuries are more likely to occur even when using good running form. Statistics vary but state anywhere from 20-80% of runners are injured annually¹. Many of these are overuse injuries and often occur because runners are not listening to their bodies and continually doing prehab. (more…)

Skier’s Thumb

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Athletico

Skier's Thumb, Gamekeeper's Thumb..... Baseball Player's Thumb? Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries of the Thumb:  An injury for all seasons. (more…)