Benefits of Plyometric Exercise After ACL Reconstruction
Anterior cruciate ligament tears are one of the most detrimental injuries to occur in the sports world. An ACL tear can result from both contact and non-contact mechanisms.
Diaphragmatic Breathing
What is diaphragmatic breathing? The diaphragm is a large muscle that separates the abdominal and thoracic cavities and it plays an important role in breathing. To inhale, the diaphragm contracts and pulls down to increase the volume of the lungs. This increased volume allows air to naturally flow into the lungs.
Graston Technique: What is it and how can it help you?
Graston Technique is a form of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization or better known as IASTM. It is the utilization of instruments to achieve similar effects and benefits of traditional soft tissue mobilization techniques.
To Laser or Not To Laser?
It is a modality used in addition to physical therapy interventions that can assist with expediting the healing process by creating a cascade of events that excites the cells of the body and lets the body know that there is an area that needs more help with healing.
Pelvic Floor
So you must know a little about physical therapy if you made it to this site, however did you know that there are specialities that exist? There are orthopedics (looking more at the bones and muscle injuries) most people who think of PT are thinking about orthopedics (I.e. healing after ACL repair or you have shoulder pain because of arthritis).
Myofascial Release
Myofascial tissue is a network of tissue that spreads throughout your entire body. It connects your muscles, joints, and bones. It also provides support to your organs, helping to keep them in place.
Let’s Talk About Stroke!
With May being National Stroke Awareness month, it is important to know that stroke is a medical emergency that is highly preventable, with exercise being key to such prevention.