Category Archives: News

What to Expect at Your First PT Appointment

What to Expect at Your First Physical Therapy Appointment Your first physical therapy appointment marks the beginning of your recovery journey. Here at Sport & Spine, we want you to feel at ease and well-informed from the moment you step through our doors. During your initial visit, you will undergo an evaluation to help us […]

Safe Outdoor Spring Exercise in Wisconsin: Your Guide to Staying Active

The temperatures in Wisconsin are rising, and as the snow melts—along with our seasonal depression—it’s the perfect time to get outside and refresh your fitness routine. Warmer weather and longer days create the ideal conditions for safe and effective outdoor exercise, benefiting both your physical and mental well-being. At Sport & Spine Physical Therapy, we […]

Sport & Spine: Locally Owned, Patient Focused, Clinician Led

At Sport & Spine, we are proud to be locally owned, patient focused, and clinician led. Our dedication to placing our patients at the center of everything we do ensures that each person who walks into our clinic receives individualized treatment plans tailored to meet their unique needs. Our experienced clinicians are passionate about delivering […]

Hydration Tips for Summer Workouts

Staying hydrated during summer workouts is crucial for maintaining peak performance and preventing dehydration. Whether you’re running, hitting the gym, or enjoying outdoor sports, prioritizing hydration helps keep your body in top form. In this post, we’ll cover why hydration is important, the best drinks to stay hydrated, pre-workout hydration strategies, and post-workout recovery hydration. […]

Physical Activity While Sick

Prioritizing your physical activity while sick can be tough! In these ongoing challenges navigating health concerns like COVID-19 and the recent emergence of the norovirus, Sport & Spine understands the importance of adapting your home exercise (HEP) program while also prioritizing your well-being. Amidst these uncertainties, maintaining consistency with your HEP becomes even more crucial. […]

Winter Physical Activity in Central Wisconsin

Winter in Wisconsin is a beautiful time of the year, but it can also be a challenge when it comes to staying active.    When it’s cold and the days get shorter, it’s so tempting to hunker down with a good book on the couch. But keeping up with some physical activity is important for […]

FOOSH: Fall on Outstretched Hand

FOOSH Injuries One of the common injury mechanisms resulting from falls is known as a FOOSH (Fall On an Out Stretched Hand) injury. Despite its funny name, a FOOSH injury can severely impact your upper extremity, leading to significant loss of function. This type of injury occurs when, during a fall, an individual attempts to […]

What is Dry Needling?

DRY NEEDLING FOR TRIGGER POINT RELEASE Have you seen Merrie’s recent dry needling session videos on Facebook, TikTok, or Instagram? Or are you simply interested in learning more about this treatment and its advantages? Either way, we’ve got you covered with this blog post about dry needling. WHAT IS DRY NEEDLING? Dry needling is a […]

My Previvor Journey

  October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! To celebrate and honor everyone touched by breast cancer, one of our team members bravely shares her journey, including her family’s battles with cancer, genetic testing, and preventive measures against breast, ovarian, and uterine cancer. She also walks us through some of her struggles along her journey and […]

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 […]

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