Understanding how an injury affects you can help make recovery easier on yourself and everyone around you.
Physical Therapy is of paramount importance following an ACL Injury. The success of ACL surgery is very much dependent on a proper therapy program.
Not enough rest, too much too soon, repetitive motions and simple wear and tear can result in pain and injuries that put the kibosh on your workouts. In fact, a study of college athletes published in the Journal of Athletic Training shows overuse injuries (repetitive motions involved in sports and workout routines, such as long-distance running,...
When you're injured, only one thing is on your mind: recovery. But is ice or heat the best method?
Active Release Technique, a movement-based treatment for the soft tissue injuries, is a very popular treatment option for endurance athletes.
Prevention of knee injuries, whether acute or chronic is a frequent question to any fitness and health practitioner. The following recommendations are designed for knee injury prevention, not performance enhancement.
The New Start Brain Injury Community Center is located in Worcester and is designed to serve adults who have been impacted by a brain injury.
Stress fractures are one of the more common injuries an athlete suffers, according to the Mayo Clinic, but new research shows that there may be a way to circumvent them.
You probably already know to make an appointment with a physical therapist when you sprain your ankle, develop tennis elbow, or have a surgery. But what if
Alexi shares her experiences with a hamstring injury and some of the strategies she used to heal herself quickly, maintain her mental sanity and come back a stronger and smarter runner for it.
How do you stay injury free? Nothing's guaranteed, but there are things you can do to cut down the risk.
I’ve always considered myself an injury-prone runner. I used to half-jokingly say that I had suffered more running-related injuries than any runner my age in
Explanation on the different levels of muscle sprains and ligament strains. Learn how to perform proper R.I.C.E. treatment after a sports injury.<br>Al
Playing sports is a great way to stay active and get regular exercise, but can also result in both minor and major injuries if athletes fail to proper
Acute traumatic injuries are one thing, but overuse injuries are a little bit harder to pinpoint.
All physical activities carry some risk of injury. But before you retreat to the safety of the couch, it’s important to remember the benefits far outweigh the risks.
An injury doesn’t have to mean no exercise at all. There are a variety of therapies that can protect the injury during the rehabilitation process, including water exercises, Thera-Bands, stretches, and resistance exercises
If you recently suffered an injury or are experiencing difficulty with<br>movement, your doctor may recommend physical therapy.