People get injured in all sorts of ways, and now that summer is here, we expect to see an uptick in patients who get injured on the water. Wakeboarding and water skiing can be a lot of fun, but the water isn’t very soft, especially when you’re cruising across it at high speeds. Below, we […]
Healthy Hamstrings, Happy Summer – Why NOW is the Time to Train
Summer is just around the corner and now is the time to start preparing your body for the sports and activities you look forward to in the warmer months of the year. Sports such as soccer, football, tennis, basketball, and running all require a moderate amount of hamstring strength. Did You Know It takes up to […]
How To Properly Use Crutches
Read How To Properly Fit Crutches to ensure you are ready to start walking with crutches. Once ready, hold the top of the crutches against your sides and use your hands to absorb the weight. Do not put any weight into the armpits as this could result in nerve damage. If you are not allowed […]
How To Properly Fit Crutches
When you need crutches, it’s important to take steps to properly fit them. In this article, we are going to offer some tips for fitting your crutches properly. Steps to Fit Crutches Ensure you are standing tall and wearing shoes you will walk in. Place rubber pads on bottom of crutches to prevent slipping. You […]
What is Eccentric Exercise and How Does it Work?
An eccentric muscle contraction produces lengthening of the muscle while strengthening it at the same time. It usually returns a “shortened” muscle to its normal resting length. Muscles activated during lengthening movement function as shock absorbers and are used to decelerate the body during landing tasks or help deal with high external loading in sports. […]
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