Health Resources

Stretch of the Week: Eagle Legs

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Athletico

For the 3^rd week of April we will review an internal hip rotation movement that will also help to build stability and balance.

This exercise is called Eagle Legs in the yoga world.

You will need a sturdy chair for this stretch.  If you have a history of hip or knee injuries (pain, impingement), hip replacements, have difficulty balancing or have a history of falls, it is not recommended to perform this exercise. As with beginning any exercise program, it is recommended that you contact your physician, physical or occupational therapist to determine what is best for you. (more…)

Do You Have Golfer’s Elbow? Diagnosis, Treatment, and Recovery

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Athletico

Fore!!..............

It's that time of year again when the links are heating up....and so are complaints of elbow pain.  Many recreational golfers may experience pain on the inside of their elbows after picking up the clubs again this summer.  Some refer to this elbow pain as “golfer's elbow”.  This condition can be very painful, and even causes some to give up the game. (more…)

Stretch of the Week: Prone Double Internal Rotation Stretch

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Athletico

Continuing with the theme of internal rotation of the hip, for week two we will review a stretch while lying face down.

This is the Prone Double Internal Rotation stretch.

You will need some wall space for this week’s stretch. If you have trouble coming all the way to the floor you can perform this on the bed as well. As with last week’s exercise, you should not perform this stretch if you have or are currently experiencing the following: hip injuries, hip replacements, hip impingement, or pain when rotating the hip or knee inward. As with beginning any exercise program, it is recommended that you contact your physician, physical or occupational therapist to determine what is best for you. (more…)

Collaborative Treatment: Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists Work Together to Treat One Injury

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Athletico

How patients benefit from working with a Physical Therapist and Occupational Therapist

Do you have shoulder, elbow or hand pain that has been lingering and now hurts more? Have you been experiencing discomfort in your hands while typing on the computer? Did your doctor make the diagnosis of tendonitis, tennis elbow, trigger finger or golfer’s elbow?  For these healthcare needs and more, Athletico Physical and Occupational/Hand Therapists are able to get you back to doing the things you love. (more…)

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…)