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By: Sydney Stevens, PT, DPT, PRPC
Incontinence is the involuntary loss of motor function. This is commonly associated with urinary incontinence, which is the involuntary loss of urine, and with fecal incontinence, which is the involuntary loss of feces.
There could be a couple of contributing factors that lead to incontinence, beginning with the core’s pressure […]
By: Sydney Stevens, PT, DPT, PRPC
Think of your core as a Coke can. At the top of the “can” is your diaphragm. Under this, you have the abdominal wall, as well as your lower back muscles, which act as the sides of the can and help make the can sturdy. Your pelvic floor is […]
By: Nick Sutton, PT, DPT, CFMT
A Certified Functional Manual Therapist (CFMT) places a heavy emphasis on the manual therapy (hands-on) portion of treatment. It presents a structured order to treat each body part and certain conditions.
The individuals who developed these techniques and procedures have spent years determining the most effective order of treatment to […]
By: Dillon Moeller, PT, DPT, FAFS
Your rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that cover your shoulder and allow it to move in all directions. Injuring this impacts your day-to-day life, but how do you know if you injured it?
Rotator cuff injuries can occur from repetitive stress, lifting heavy objects improperly, or […]
In lacrosse, there are so many demands on the body that you have to prepare for. For this sport- and any sport- you must prepare for the demands from the ground up. To mitigate the risk of injury, a warm-up is vital.
Learn more about Common Injuries in Lacrosse […]
Track season is HERE! Before you put on your spikes and head to the starting line, it’s important to develop base strength to perform your best and reduce your risk of injury.
Running is incredibly demanding on your body. With each stride, the ground reaction force is increased. This […]
A squat is a vital, natural and functional component of your being, and is required for many daily tasks. We squat to get on and off of the toilet, out of our dining room chair, and when getting up and out of bed in the morning. […]
Attention Runners!
On your mark… get set… ouch?
Race season is finally here! After all the early mornings, long runs, ice baths, and miles and miles logged, it is finally time to race! By now your blisters have hardened, your sock tan line is blinding, and your body is fit and ready to compete.
But first, here’s a […]
By: Sam Gesicki, PT, DPT, TSAC-F, and Carly Szemerey, PT, DPT
Climbers have an almost unique dedication to their sport. It is not uncommon to stumble into the gym and hear one or two climbers discussing what injuries have been bugging them for the past day, week, month, or even year.
No climber wants […]
By: Nick Thomas, MS, ATC, CES, PES, Chip Gosewisch, CSCS, RSCC, FRCms, and Charleston DeLa Cruz, CSCS, USAW-1, FRSC, FRCms
If you are building a house, the foundation impacts everything. A solid foundation allows for a strong house that will be able to be built properly and stand the test of time. A weak […]
