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Common Football Injuries

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert.

Head, shoulders, knees, and toes – football is a rigorous sport and can be the source of various injuries. Some...
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What’s the Recovery for a Broken Bone?

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Laura Flanigan, MSOT, OTR/L

As hand therapists, one of the most common injuries we see are broken bones (fractures) of the arm, wrist, and...
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Preventing Injuries from Video and E-Gaming

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Shelia M. Tenny, OTR/L, CHT

With the increased popularity of gaming, otherwise known as eSports, or video gaming, there is increased potential for repetitive injuries...
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What is Work Conditioning and What Are the Benefits?

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Athletico

Work conditioning is a somewhat misunderstood program. Some think it is for injured workers who have failed acute therapy, some...
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Why Do Runners Get Shin Splints?

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Athletico

If you’ve ever felt a nagging pain or tingling along the inside of your shinbone (tibia), you may have what’s...
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Why Are ACL Tears So Common? 4 Ways to Help Minimize Your Risk of Injury

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Paige Gibbens, PT, DPT, MHA

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, the dreaded injury. Many people know ACL tears are a severe injury, involving a long...
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MCL vs. ACL: What’s the Difference?

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert.

When talking with a healthcare provider, medical jargon can quickly become alphabet soup. The knee, for example, houses the anterior...
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Tokyo Olympics: Athletes to Watch

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

The summer Olympics are fast approaching. I know I am extremely excited to watch all the events after the games...
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