Health Resources

Is Running Bad for My Knees?

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Dorothy Cohee

There is little evidence that running alone will send you to the operating room for knee surgery due to arthritis. That’s not to say that runners’ knees do not bother them. It is the most common body region runners complain of have aches and pains. (more…)

Stretch of the Week: Supported Prone Twist

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Athletico

Week 4 of our restorative stretch journey takes us to the Supported Prone Twist.

You will need a bolster or several folded blankets for this stretch.

If you have a history of knee pain or injuries, conditions hindering you from twisting, or if you have trouble getting up and down from the floor, please do not perform this stretch. As with beginning any exercise program, it is recommended to consult with your physician, physical or occupational therapist to determine which exercises are best for you. (more…)

US Soccer U16 Boys National Team: Follow Up From Italy

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Athletico

Over the course of the past twelve days, I have experienced working with the US Soccer U16 Boys National team in Gradisca, Italy. (more…)

Stretch of the Week: Supported Hugging Knees

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Athletico

Our third restorative stretch for May is a gentle low back stretch. I call this one Supported Hugging Knees.

You will need your yoga bolster or three folded blankets. If you have a history of low back injury, hip or sacral injury/pain, or if you have trouble getting up and down from the floor please do not perform this stretch. As with beginning any exercise program, it is recommended to consult with your physician, physical or occupational therapist to determine which exercises are best for you. (more…)

Total Hip Replacement: What to Expect Before and After

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Athletico

You have been having hip pain for years and you have decided to have your hip replaced.  Prior to surgery, your doctor sends you to a physical therapist for “pre-hab.”  If you are unfamiliar with physical therapy, you may be wondering why is “pre-hab” necessary? What is “pre-hab” and what are the benefits? (more…)

Occupational Therapy and the Treatment of Work Related Injuries

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Athletico

Occupational therapists treat a wide range of work related injuries in the clinic, both traumatic injuries and cumulative trauma disorders. Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs) are the most common injuries seen by hand therapists for the Workers’ Compensation population. (more…)

Keeping our Nurses Healthy: Preventing Back Sprains and Strains

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Geoff Wolfe, CEAS III, CFSC

Nursing is a tough, physically demanding job and the data proves it. There were over 33,000 soft tissue injuries sustained by nursing professionals in 2013. The average number of days lost was 8. For those counting, that’s a total of 264,000 days of lost time, valuable time, spent inactive and unable to perform. (more…)

Stretch of the Week: Supported Side Lying

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Athletico

For the second week of May we will learn the Supported Side Lying stretch.

As in last week’s restorative exercise, you will need to use a bolster or a set of stacked blankets. If you have any trouble getting up and down from the floor or shoulder, back or rib injuries, please do not perform this stretch. As with beginning any exercise program, it is recommended to consult with your physician, physical or occupational therapist to determine which exercises are best for you. (more…)