January 2017

Ever had the thought before you went to bed that tomorrow would be the day you start exercising? But, the morning comes and all motivation you had the night before goes out the window? Almost every person has those days where exercising is the last thing they want to do. Or, they’re just too busy […]

Injuries are one of the biggest setbacks to an athletic career, improving in your sport, or staying fit. It can also lead to a lack of motivation, frustration, and impatience. There is no way to prevent an injury 100% of the time. However, you can do some things to decrease your risk of injury. 1. Warm […]

It’s popular practice to have athletic trainers and physical therapists present for college and professional sports. However, it’s becoming increasingly apparent the benefits of having athletic trainers at high schools as well. 1. They’re Trained At Looking For Weaknesses. Athletic trainers know what to look for when it comes to injuries. They can determine weaknesses […]

Athletic trainers are becoming an ever more important presence in today’s sports. From high schools to professional organizations, athletic trainers are taking on an important role in keeping student, amateur, and professional athletes safe, conditioned, and injury-free. They also play an important role in injury rehabilitation for not only athletes, but also anyone who needs […]

There are many misconceptions about physical therapy. Most people don’t even think physical therapy will benefit them. Well, we’re here to debunk the five most common myths about physical therapy. 1. It’s For The Injured And Those Involved In Accidents. People oftentimes seek physical therapy for injury rehabilitation. However, this is only one of many […]

When Nancy was involved in an accident that resulted in a head injury, she had no idea that physical therapy would help her. In fact, she had no idea that physical therapy could treat concussions at all. After being recommended to simply rest and take time off from work, she was seeing no improvement. She […]

Did you ever injure yourself, only to worry about needing surgery? This is on the mind of many people who are in pain. Surgery is serious and means a longer road to recovery. But what if there was a way to avoid surgery altogether? Although surgery is sometimes required, there are many times when you […]

Injuries are far too common in sports. From torn ACLs in football to overuse injuries in such sports as golf, tennis, and dance, injuries can keep you from doing what you love. Here are five of the worse injuries you can sustain while playing sports. 1. Torn ACLs Possibly one of the worse injuries to […]