Pulled muscles or strains can occur from putting too much strain on a muscle. If the muscles are tensed too forcefully or too suddenly, they can get overstretched or torn. Muscles that are commonly torn include the hamstrings (posterior thigh), quadriceps (front of thigh), and groin (inner thigh). These injuries are common when starting a new workout plan, with sudden…

Snow shoveling, just like many other repetitive activities, can lead to muscle strain especially to the low back and shoulders. Here are some tips to help minimize injuries. Be sure to check out the full article here: https://www.choosept.com/resources/detail/snow-shoveling 1. Lift smaller loads instead of filling the shovel with large amounts of heavy snow. Bending the knees and using your legs…

You know that physical activity is good for you. The benefits are well researched and the list is impressive. Here’s just a sampling: – Releases endorphins to make you feel good and fight depression – Helps control weight – Prevents diseases like stroke, diabetes, and some forms of cancer – Improves sleep – Helps you live longer   Recent studies…

Since COVID-19 and the closure of businesses, there has been a spike in people enjoying the outdoors and taking up physical activities. Good awareness of activity is important, otherwise it can be very easy to over train and injure yourself. Signs and symptoms of over training can be more than just a musculoskeletal injury; they can also include loss of…

According to a recent article published in the September Newsletter of the American Physical Therapist Association’s Private Practice Section (PPSAPTA), physical therapy can play an important part in your mental health. “Physical activity reduces feelings of anxiety, depression and stress by improving the patient’s cognitive function and self-esteem. Moreover, studies have shown that aerobic exercise decreases overall tension levels, elevates…