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Strength for the Climbing Wall
By: Sam Gesicki, PT, DPT, and Carly Szemerey, PT, DPT
Every discipline of climbing requires strength.
Bouldering presents almost gymnastic difficulty depending on the setter of the problem. Balance, power, and athleticism is required for every moment on the wall. Sport climbing presents the longest time on the wall, so endurance is paramount. There is typically a bouldering section,[…]
Perform and Recover Better: Red Light Therapy
Professional athletic teams are beginning to dedicate full rooms to red light therapy. Progressive physicians are starting to tout its benefits. Countless studies have been conducted to measure its effectiveness in multiple realms of health. Red light therapy may be a relatively new topic in the medical field, but its benefits are hard to ignore.
NASA was the first to utilize[…]
Return to Sport: Finger Fractures
Written by: Holly Hussey, MOTR/L, CHT
The crowd roaring, the adrenaline pumping. You are so close to scoring your team a point, possibly securing the win. You’re on third, and your teammate is at bat. The crack of the ball rings through the stadium, and your legs sprint towards home. You slide hand first rather than feet first this time out[…]
Becoming a Leader: Meet K2
The Fukuoka Softbank Hawks want to be the number one baseball team in the world. Not just in their league, not even just in Japan- the world. To accomplish that, yes, they need fantastic players and coaches, but they also need a strong team of athletic trainers, strength coaches, and physical therapists to build up the team, to keep[…]
Can you exercise while pregnant?
There are many changes to a woman’s body during pregnancy. Ligaments begin to stretch to support the uterus, feet may or may not swell and ache, and, most notably, the bump grows throughout the term. However, the mother’s heart rate has some noticeable changes during pregnancy as well.
In a study monitoring resting heart rate (RHR) and heart[…]
Stroke Recovery Unique to You
By: Julie Helfer, PT, DPT
Cerebrovascular accidents (CVA or stroke) can be life changing for you and your loved ones. A stroke is characterized by a change of blood flow in the brain. Different types of stroke can occur in different areas of the brain. As a result, symptoms vary based on type and location of stroke. Care and recovery following[…]
The Importance of Tummy Time
By: Jessica Noel, PT, DPT
Becoming a first-time parent, or even adding another baby to the bunch, can be thrilling, terrifying, and exhausting all at the same time. You want the best for your baby, and you want to make sure your baby is happy and healthy.
Conditions like plagiocephaly, brachycephaly, and torticollis can sound scary or concerning as a parent, but[…]
Kegels Aren’t Always the Answer
The pelvic floor is complicated and often underestimated. In females, it is a 12-muscle puzzle piece that connects the upper and lower bodies. It also stabilizes, supports, and transmits power. Due to stressors or a range of hormonal changes that can happen, there are multiple instances in which the musculature can dysfunction. This can result in[…]
4 Steps Forward to Treat Parkinson’s
By: Julie Helfer, PT, DPT
You are not alone in your Parkinson’s diagnosis. Outside of the community of those who have Parkinson’s Disease, caretakers, loved ones, friends, physicians, and physical therapists are here to help you in this journey.
Over 60,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease each year, and there is research happening constantly to better understand this diagnosis. While the[…]
Occupational Therapists: Empowering Everyday Living
April is Occupational Therapy month and we want to highlight the occupational therapy profession and how occupational therapists empower everyday living. The Spooner occupational therapist’s holistic approach to patient care is critical to their success, and we love to see the many ways our team helps patients achieve their goals.
What is Occupational Therapy?
According to the American Occupational Therapy Association, “Occupational[…]
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