Acute sports injuries are some of the most painful injuries for an athlete. An injury is physically painful. But, it can be emotionally painful as well as you’re sidelined for […]

It’s one of the most painful moments of any athlete’s life. Doing a fast cutover during practice or twisting too much to avoid another player, suddenly you feel a sharp […]

Sprains, strains, and tears – they’re equally painful and can force you to take a break from your sport. They’re very similar injuries and have similar causes. Yet, these injuries […]

Running pain could be the result of many things, from an oncoming injury to muscle imbalance. While you might be tempted to think the worst, it could simply be due […]

If you’re an athlete, then you’re probably no stranger to pain. You put your body through the wringer every day at practice and training. From normal muscle usage soreness to outright […]

If you’re a runner or participate in running-oriented sports like soccer and football, then chances are you’ve had some hip pain in some form. Maybe it hasn’t been painful enough […]

Most of us think of muscle loss happening when we’re in our 70s and 80s – the time of life when frailty and lack of independence overtake us. Indeed, although […]

In 2018, Americans sent on average 27 billion texts per day. Yes, you read that right. On average, we as a nation send almost 30 billion texts per day, which equals […]

It’s true: Aging means changing some things in your life. As your body starts to feel the toll of all the years of use and abuse from sports, you might […]

Running is an ever-growing popular sport among professional and recreational athletes. It’s also one of the best forms of cardiovascular exercise – and everyone knows the benefits of having a healthy cardiovascular […]

The Twin Cities has one of the most active populations in the country. It’s something we’re proud of because even in the wintertime, our outdoor physical activities do not slow […]

It’s no secret that people spend more time on their phones texting and using the Internet than using it as an actual phone. At first, it seemed only beneficial – […]

How often do you find yourself searching on the Internet for medical information? A lot? You’re not alone, as witnessed by the rise of such sites as Web MD that […]

For years, parents were told to keep their children awake after sustaining a suspected concussion. This was due to a lack of knowledge on life-threatening brain bleeds, which can now […]

Our poor feet. They’re usually the last thing we think about at the end of the day, but they’re probably the most used and abused part of our bodies. From […]

What is the one thing that you spend most of your time doing that requires a lot of usage from your wrist and fingers? If you just take a look […]

Many people experience dizziness and vertigo right after hitting their head hard enough to cause a concussion. Apart from losing consciousness and nausea, dizziness and vertigo are often the first […]

You’re more than halfway through your marathon training and coming up to the point in your training when you’ll be tapering off. You’ve been putting in the miles for the […]

Knee surgery among athletes for injuries is common. It’s so common that the sports medical community has been looking for alternatives to cut down on costs as well as athlete […]

When OSR physical therapist Elizabeth Johnston was in high school, she heard firsthand from her fellow dancers on the dance team about the frustrations over leaking while jumping. It was […]

Ah, to be injury-free! It’s an athlete’s best dream. Yet, it’s not just athletes that benefit from being injury-free. No one likes to get injured. What’s the best way to […]

When you’re an active athlete, it’s difficult to be sidelined. Que the restlessness, the worry, and anxiety, not to mention boredom when you can’t do what you love. When you […]

Nobody likes to admit it when they have a problem, especially when that problem is affecting their everyday life. Furthermore, it’s even more difficult to recognize a problem when it […]

Swimming is an incredibly physically demanding sport. Yet, it’s also a great way to cross-train and have an active recovery day. It’s low-impact, which makes it ideal for people recovering […]

For many avid runners, there’s nothing like slipping on a pair of shoes and hitting the road. You’d be hard-pressed to find a runner that likes to run on the […]

Let’s make this clear: You are not alone when it comes to pelvic problems. Pelvic disorders are difficult to live with, uncomfortable, and even painful. It’ll make you want to […]

After gearing up in the early morning, you get into your car and you start driving – further and further away from the city you’re so accustomed to seeing. The […]

Pelvic health is not something that many women actively think about regularly. Maintaining fitness, mind, body, and emotions usually take up the priority list when it comes to overall health. […]

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are more than a million recreational and competitive swimmers in the US. With over 300 million visits each year, it’s a […]

The joints are often the most neglected part of the body for an athlete, as the focus is mostly on muscle strength and endurance. Yet, they can be the most […]

Whether a weekend warrior or an elite athlete, you should always be cautious of overtraining. Many people make the mistake of either training too little or too much. When you […]

Ever heard of stabilizer muscles? If you haven’t, then you’re not alone as most people don’t know they even exist. When it comes to working out and fitness, most people […]

Ever heard of functional strength training? Even though the term has been around for almost a decade, many people are still unaware of what it is and its benefits. You […]

Athletes are known for their fitness level, athletic abilities, and coordination. Yet, even the best of us can find ourselves injured by a simple misstep in everyday life. Wintertime is especially […]

Figure skaters are no strangers to pain. From bruises due to falling to muscle strains and sprains, pain is an everyday part of the sport. However, even though most figure […]

For most people, core training is all about achieving those washboard abs. It’s the mythical unicorn that everyone wants to catch and hold onto for the rest of their lives. […]

Yeah OK. You hear it from your coach, your trainer, your friend, your neighbor down the street, maybe even your doctor. You need to have a strong core. Yes, you […]

Unfortunately, often, people only think about injury prevention when it’s already too late and they’re coming back from an injury. Although it’s better late than never, injury prevention should be […]

If you’ve ever heard of stability strength training or functional training, then you’re not alone. Functional training was a huge buzzword in the not-too-long-ago past, and it’s certainly making a […]

Sprains and strains are two of the most common injuries that span across both sports and everyday life. They can happen to anyone at any time and anywhere – from […]

It’s a problem many people experience when they have chronic pain, particularly back or hip pain. Often, the pain worsens when they lie down or are sitting for prolonged periods. […]

If you want a true test of your injury risk, try this: Stand somewhere safe – in the middle of a room away from furniture is suggested. Lift one foot […]

You’ve heard of the issues related to muscle weakness and bad alignment, but how about muscle imbalances? Most people know little if nothing about muscle imbalance. Most people have never […]

We’ve come a long way as a society to prevent unnecessary pain and injuries in children. We take greater care in their sports health. We ensure they’re not overdoing it […]

Unloading Stress Helps Prevent Injuries One of the major causes of injuries is overtaxing and overworking muscles. Even the fittest athletes can end up injured due to overworking a particular […]

Jane wasn’t a highly competitive athlete in her youth but physical activity and fitness were priorities throughout her entire life. She loved being able to strap on her tennis shoes […]

“Pain is weakness leaving the body.” “No pain, no gain.” We hear these phrases often in response to being in pain as if living with pain every day is expected […]

Ah! It’s finally the time of year when the snow has melted, the cold weather has headed out of town, and Ole’ Man Winter is nowhere to be seen. Snow […]

Many people focus on cardiovascular exercise as a way to increase their endurance, burn calories, and stay heart-healthy. Indeed, cardio exercise is one of the best forms of working out […]

Those who are physically active from competitive athletes to weekend warriors all have one major thing in common. Workout and training routines get old and get old fast. Moreover, when […]

If you’re an athlete, weekend warrior, or just physically active and spend any amount of time on your feet then you’ve probably experienced one of the most common types of […]

For five years, OSR Physical Therapy patient JR Ocenasek spent day after day fixing his shoulder whenever it would pop out. Due to a labral tear caused by playing baseball, […]

You’ve heard it once and you’ll probably hear it a thousand times more – consistent exercise is important to your health. But why is it and why should we have […]

IT band syndrome is most often associated with running injuries. It’s one of the most common injuries due to running or sports that require running. Unlike a tear or fracture, […]

It’s a common story for many people – athletes, the physically active, those in their prime years: You have a nagging pain that just won’t go away. The pain worsens […]

Sometimes it’s not one incident resulting in pain that causes difficulties in life. Sometimes the cause of pain is the result of a buildup of issues. Even for the fittest […]

OSR Physical Therapy patient Kristyn Arends is no stranger to sports – or injuries. The 18-year-old Prior Lake High School soon-to-be graduate has been extremely active in sports since a […]

Physical therapy used to be considered an alternative form of treatment for pain or a rehabilitation method for post-surgery patients and the injured. However, over the last decade, it’s become […]

Tim Moore thought he’d never be able to walk normally again. In 2014, he was in a head-on collision with another vehicle that left him seriously injured but alive. “Going […]

Imagine a world where we could stop sports injuries from occurring before they happened. It would be quite a world. Your favorite sports teams would never lose the star player. Your sports […]

You’ve probably heard it so much that you’ve grown accustomed to it: proper workout form is important. You hear it from your coach or personal trainer, fitness and sports experts, […]

Take a moment to think about how you’d live your life if you didn’t have your feet. Inconvenient would be the understatement of the year if that’s the word you’d […]

It was supposed to be just a normal routine training run for Heidi Leighton as she stepped out into the cold winter morning. The ice and snow made it difficult […]

You could say that 2017 was a hard year for OSR Physical Therapy patient Bob French, and it would be a gross understatement. However, French would say we’re all wrong […]

Falling is one of the greatest fears among aging adults and their families. Many grown children of older adults fear this so much that they hope their aging parents will […]

Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) can be an extremely painful and debilitating condition that develops in the joints. The most common place for an OCD lesion to occur is in the knee, […]

For Minnesotans, there’s nothing like being outdoors. In fact, despite the cold weather, Minnesota still tops the nation when it comes to being physically active – even outdoors. Biking, running, hunting, […]

Ask any athlete what injury they worry about and dread the most and the answer is probably a torn ACL. It’s one of the most difficult injuries to come back […]

Muscle cramps during exercise are one of those things that nearly every physically active person experiences at least once. They’re painful and unpredictable, not to mention involuntary. Many people experience […]

When you mention concussion or brain injury, many people automatically think of football and contact sports. Indeed, they’d be right to think that contact sports present a high risk of […]

  Cycling is an ever-increasing popular sport. Many people are turning to cycling as a way to stay athletic when other high-impact sports – such as running – become too […]

The American Birkebeiner (Birkie) is perhaps the largest and longest cross-country ski race in America and North America. From Cable to Hayward, WI, skiers race either 31 miles for the […]

From being a favorite pastime sport for many children up through college to being a competitive team sport, baseball is one of the most popular American sports. With the likes […]

When you think of swimming, you don’t typically think of the role hips play. Granted, pain in the lower extremities, such as a hip injury, caused by swimming is quite […]

As parents, we want nothing but the best for our children. We encourage them to play sports as part of their healthy childhood development. We push them to excel in […]

Every single person who is physically active wishes for one thing – to remain injury-free. Even if you’re not as physically active as you should be, you probably fear an […]

It’s no secret that muscles go through a lot of stress when we work out. Especially if we’re starting a new type of workout or working new muscles, soreness, and […]

Whether you’re an athlete, weekend warrior, just beginning, or looking to stay physically active; whether you’re young, in the prime years of your life, or heading into older age, muscle, […]

Growing older is always something we’re trying to prolong. Like trying to prevent summer from turning to fall and heading to winter, we helplessly look for ways to prolong the […]

When we think about exercise, we often picture ourselves doing high-intensity workouts that make us want to collapse to the floor after we’re done. Long-distance running, sprinting, strenuous biking, kickboxing […]

Raise your hand if you’ve ever been told to breathe during your workout. Chances are if you’re actively fit or an athlete, you’ve been told that more times than you […]

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, chances are you’ve heard about the importance of warming up before exercise. We’re told to do it before a workout or sports practice, […]

As parents, we’re well aware of the importance of healthy living and staying physically active. We encourage our children to play outside and join youth sports, while we may head […]

Physical therapy has significantly grown from what most people still think of it as being – injury rehabilitation. What was once considered a recommendation for the injured and post-op surgery […]

When it comes to injury and pain, many Americans are opting for alternative forms of management. Particularly, therapy as a way to manage and heal pain and injury has become […]

The heart is like any muscle in the body, needing to be strengthened through physical activity to function at its best. Even if you have a heart condition, the American […]

Exercise is one of the best ways to lower your risk of heart disease. However, what if you’ve already been diagnosed with heart disease? Despite what many people may think, […]

Whether you’re an athlete, seriously physically active, or just into light exercising, you might have always wondered about the best exercises to do. Is there a single best workout or […]

We probably all heard the saying growing up to stand up straight or sit up straight. The reasons given were often, “You look like a slouch if you don’t sit […]

Using ice and heat for therapy is an easy way to care for your injury or manage your pain at home. However, there’s a lot of confusion as to when […]

When you roll your ankle or strain your knee, chances are the first thing you’ll reach for is the ice pack. It’s common knowledge now that when you’re in pain, […]

We often think of physical therapy as helping with injuries, post-surgery, elderly, or chronic pain. However, depending on their specialty, physical therapists can treat many medical conditions that extend past […]

Family time is extremely important, but with multiple schedules to juggle it can be difficult to find that time. From work and school responsibilities to extra-curricular activities, finding the time […]

If you’re experiencing chronic pain, you are not alone. Currently, over 25.3 million Americans report having chronic pain in their life. Several conditions cause this chronic pain. Some of these are […]

Athletes know that there is nothing worse than having to sit out a game or season because of pain or an injury. This is also the fear of many parents […]

We’ve all been there: You’re crunched for training time and you had to skip yesterday’s workout because life got in the way. So you skip your recovery day to fit […]