by Liz Vermeer, PT, DPT Sitting is something we do every day.  Sometimes jobs require us to commute to and from work or sit looking at a computer screen many hours per day.  We sit while watching television or watching kids do extracurricular activities.  While sitting is a necessary part of our day, sitting for too long can cause many… Read more

by Dr. Matt Scotton, DPT, ATC, CSCS Do you wish you were healthier or more active?  For about 80% of Americans, the answer to this question is “yes.”  Don’t worry, there is hope,… and a simple solution.  About 99.9% of people have the ability to improve their health and fitness in as little as two weeks. In my experience as… Read more

[embed]https://youtu.be/t12AKHUzZpg[/embed] Foam rollers and self-myofascial release by Ethan Lahn, PT, DPT What is it? We’ve all seen the foam cylinder sitting in the corner of the gym or the physical therapy clinic. But, have you ever wondered what exactly it is? Why is it used? Foam rollers are a form of “self-myofascial release”. But wait! Don’t run in fear from… Read more

By James Laughlin, PTA What current research indicates for endurance athletes return to sport If you are recovering, or have recovered, from COVID-19 you may be wondering when is it appropriate to return to participation in endurance athletic activities? In this brief literature review I hope to outline the current thinking regarding safely returning to endurance activity. Considerations must be… Read more

by James Laughlin, PTA Shin splints are commonly experienced by both recreational and competitive athletes. Shin splints, clinically known as medial tibial stress disorder, is an aggravation to the inside of the shin at the bone (Tibia). The primary symptom is pain which generally increases with activity.  There may be tenderness to touch and swelling along the inner side of… Read more