Archive - December 2017

Whether you’re a world class athlete or a senior citizen living at home, good balance is very important. It can help you become a better athlete, or maintain your independence at home. As important as balance is, it can be a challenge, as well. In fact, thousands of injuries are attributed to balance issues each year. Core PT believes that a strong sense of balance is a first line of defense to preventing injuries, and there are exercises you can do from the comfort of your own home to improve

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While you can’t stop every slip and fall when it comes to wintery surfaces, you can prepare yourself to have better balance in case something does happen. Core Physical Therapy would like to share these tips with you: Practice transitional moves.   Think of the kinds of positions you find in developing children, such as laying on the floor on your stomach, back or side. Practice getting up from these positions in your daily balance routine. Gradually introduce other positions,

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In the United States, over 10 million people have osteoporosis, which is a weakening of bones due to a lack of bone density. Engaging in a balance of these three exercise categories can help build muscle and bone mass to prevent brittleness and breaks in the future: Weight bearing Placing stress on a bone during exercise sends bone tissue into high alert, where they create more cells in response. These denser cells create denser bones, making breaks due to brittleness less likely. Power

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You wake up energized, ready for your run. You stretch, step out of bed, and – OW! Pain shooting from your ankles to knees reminds you that it’s shin splint season. What are shin splints? Medically named medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), shin splints are a cumulative stress disorder from repeated pounding on the bones, muscles and joints in your lower legs. Without a break, your body can’t perform the restoration it needs to prevent the pain shooting the edge of your shin

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After weeks of planning and preparing, your ACL surgery is completed. Today we have an estimated timeline of what to expect while you recover:   0-2 Weeks After Surgery: Rest After major surgery, focus on taking it slow. To reduce swelling, prop up your leg four to six times per day, and keep your bandages fresh and dry. Prevent blood clots by performing the quad exercises your physical therapist recommends. Working your major muscles now, though painful, will help your leg function

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