Running Towards Recovery: How Physical Therapy Can Heal Common Track and Field Injuries
Track and field demands maximal effort and pushes athletes to the very limits of their body’s capability. The intense training and repetitive motions involved can also lead to a myriad of injuries, ranging from minor strains to more serious conditions. Fortunately, physical therapy offers a holistic approach to rehabilitation, helping athletes not only recover from […]
Home Run to Recovery: Unleashing the Power of Physical Therapy for Baseball and Softball Injuries in Young Athletes
Baseball and softball are dynamic sports that demand precision, agility, and strength from players. However, the repetitive motions and dynamic nature of these games can lead to a range of injuries, especially among high school and middle school athletes. In this blog post, we’ll delve into common injuries associated with baseball and softball and explore […]
Slam Dunk to Recovery: The Impact of Physical Therapy on Basketball Injuries in High School and Middle School Athletes
Basketball is a high-energy sport that demands agility, strength, and precision. However, the intensity and physical demands of the game can lead to various injuries, especially for high school and middle school players who are still growing and developing. In this blog post, we’ll explore common basketball injuries and discuss how physical therapy (PT) can […]
Kinesiology Tape – Physical Therapy Tools of the Trade, Part 1
If you’ve watched any professional sporting event in recent years, you’ve likely seen it. Long strips of often colorful tape running along or criss-crossed over areas of an athlete’s body. With the benefits of Kinesiology taping becoming more well-known, it’s no surprise that more healthcare professionals are using it on their patients. At Limitless Physical […]
Will Running Damage Your Knees? Studies Say No.
Is running bad for your knees? According to Eugene physical therapist Craig Iseli, this is a common question among both avid runners and those who may start running for exercise or to participate in that first 5K. For most people, though, the answer is a resounding no. “This question really highlights a common misconception about running – that it’s […]
Swing and a Miss for Elbow Pain
Following up on our last article for tennis elbow, we have another common elbow pain in the form of golfer’s elbow, otherwise known as medial epicondylitis or medial epicondylalgia. Golfer’s elbow will typically lead to pain on the inside of the elbow, and as the name implies is quite common in golfers. Golfer’s elbow can […]
Rating Your Heart Rate – Borg Scale
Performing cardiovascular exercise when we were younger was pretty simple. Most people don’t think much about just going for a run, playing in a pickup game, or just getting a good sweat on. As we age, the vast majority of people start to develop various cardiovascular issues or pulmonary issues that make cardiovascular exercise more […]
Fitness Goals – Progression for Prevention
When it comes to exercising after New Year’s, people that set fitness goals will tend to fall into 3 categories: 1) the ones who only go for a couple of workouts, 2) the ones that keep working out but doing the same workouts every time they go, and 3) the ones who completely overdo it […]
Focus on Performance
Around this time of year, people start thinking about their New Year’s resolutions. It’s fair to guess that most people have weight loss somewhere in their resolutions, or at the very least some sort of fitness-related resolution. It’s easy to argue there should be some fitness-related resolution or goal in mind at all times, so […]
Practice Active Recovery
Any athlete participating in fall sports knows the ache and soreness from two a days or from getting back into regular practices. Practices in September are hot, and the coaches tempers tend to be even hotter early in the season to get players whipped into shape. Gassers, line sprints, shuttle runs… there’s tons of different […]