Working as a physical therapist and in the sports world, I hear of athletes focusing on their sport with hopes and dreams of getting a...

If you've ever sprinted too hard, stretched too far, or even just moved the wrong way during a workout, you might know the sudden, sharp...

Should I put ice on an acute injury? I am constantly asked this question in the clinic and when working with athletes on the field or track. I always like to give advice based on actual research plus meeting the person where they are at, so lets dive in! What is RICE? RICE : R est, I ce, C ompression, E levation. The age old saying that every parent, doctor, and coach told you after you rolled your ankle…but is that the most effective way to treat it? Is RICE the best advice?

Did you know in many states (including CT) physical therapist can do wound care? We spend a decent amount of time in school learning the ins and outs of very complicated treatments for things like burns, pressure ulcers, and infected cuts. While none of us ended up pursuing a career in wound care, we did have the education and luckily things like turf burn are much less complicated than a pressure ulcer! Me diving onto what is thankfully regular grass. I always loved playing

Most people have heard of Achilles — the legendary Greek demigod from The Iliad . If it’s been a while since high school English class,...

The postpartum period is full of questions, and sometimes an easy answer isn't available. I frequently get asked "how do you know when...

As a PT and a track and field coach, I am often seeing patients and athletes that aren't happy with their return to running plan. They...

As tennis season approaches, there is a natural urge (and opportunity) to increase playing time, intensity, and frequency. But before...

Low back pain is a major issue for golf, and we have found with our patients the key to a long lasting solution is figuring out the root...

Low back pain is the most common golf-related injury. Roughly 25% of amateur golfers and 55% of professional golfers experience lower...