Falls Prevention with Sport & Spine
Fall Prevention Have you fallen recently or are becoming more scared of falling? Falls can be scary and painful. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 4 people who are 65 years and older fall each year. In that statistic alone, falling seems scary. However, we have good news for […]
Summer Walking Program
Get outside and join a summer walking program. As the weather continues to get warmer in Central Wisconsin, now is a perfect time to get started on a walking program for fitness. Regular physical activity has been shown to improve cardiovascular and respiratory function (heart and lungs), decrease stress and anxiety, improve sleep quality, […]
Gardening Without Pain: How Physical Therapy Can Help You Tend to Your Plants Safely and Comfortably
How Physical Therapy Can Help You This Gardening Season As spring approaches, many individuals begin to contemplate their gardens and which seeds to plant for the upcoming season. However, gardening can be physically taxing and result in discomfort in the back, neck, knees, and hips. To assist with your gardening endeavors, here are some […]
Why Your Posture Matters
What is poor posture? Poor posture is a condition in which a person holds their body in an unnatural position or alignment, such as slouching or hunching over. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including sitting for long periods of time, carrying heavy bags on one shoulder, or using improper lifting techniques. […]
Hip Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
What is hip pain? Hip pain refers to discomfort or pain felt in or around the hip joint, which is the largest joint in the body. The hip joint connects the thigh bone, or femur, to the pelvis and allows for a wide range of motion; such as walking, running, and jumping. Hip pain can […]
Everything You Need to Know About Graston Therapy
Graston Method Physical Therapy is a manual therapy that helps in pain relief and muscle relaxation. It is a type of deep tissue massage that uses stainless steel instruments to penetrate the skin and muscle tissue. The Graston Technique, which was developed by Dr. David Graston and Gary Brace, is used in treating chronic […]
Why You Should Care About Your Pelvic Floor
The pelvic floor is the band of muscles that make up the hammock that supports all your abdominal organs. If you think of the trunk as a soda can, the diaphragm is the top of the can, and the pelvic floor is the base. The pelvic floor needs to be flexible to allow things to […]
