Tight Hamstrings? The Solution May Not Be What You Think.
Too much sitting! Sitting too long can shorten the hamstring muscles. As the hamstrings attach at the sit bones and insert below the knee, having the knees bent puts the muscle in a shortened position. Sitting can also make the glutes inactive which further perpetuates the problem. Weakness and poor contraction of the glutes can […]
Take Time to Laugh
“Take advantage of the season” is the theme of the month for Advantage Rehab. This is the Christmas and winter season but there are many seasons to take advantage of. There are seasons related to our age; to our education, the time of year, and holidays. Each comes with unique experiences and opportunities. The thing […]
BPPV- Dizziness turning your world upside down?
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is one of the most common causes of dizziness. Benign- not life-threatening Paroxysmal- symptoms come in sudden but brief spells Positional- symptoms are triggered by specific head positions Vertigo- an incorrect feeling of spinning Vertigo: sensation of moving when staying still. Often associated with nausea, feeling that the room is […]
Kinesiology Tape
1. What is Kinesiology tape? Kinesiology tape was developed in the 1970’s by a chiropractor named Dr. Kenzo Kase. Dr. Kase was born in Japan in the early 1940’s and later graduated from National University of Health Sciences in Chicago, Illinois. While treating his patients, he became frustrated with traditional taping methods secondary to limited […]
Concussion is a Rehabilitative Injury
Did you know that there are over 43 definitions of concussion? Basically, a concussion is a brain injury that causes a change in brain function following a force (blow, jolt or hit) to the head or body, which may be accompanied by temporary loss of consciousness, but is identified in awake individuals, with measures of […]
Get Moving: How Sitting Affects Children and Adults
As adults, we have all heard about the dangers of sitting for long periods of time. Adults on average sit for around 6 hours a day. Something to consider is how long children sit in a day which is actually a lot more than adults. An average of 8.5 hours of a child’s day is […]
Dry Needling- What You Should Know
Dry Needling – What You Should Know What is Dry Needling? Dry needling is a modern therapeutic intervention practiced by physical therapists that involves the use of a monofilament needle to mechanically release tight regions of muscle, often referred to as “trigger points.” These locations are defined by their irritability to palpation with subsequent referred […]
Exercise Equipment Under $20 We Use on the Regular
Agility Ladder: The agility ladder is not only good to improve speed and agility, but also can help improve proprioception, or in other words knowing where your feet are on the ground. We often use this equipment for sports training or as a balance exercise which works on picking up the feet to step over […]
Take Charge of Your Headaches
Your Physical Therapist can help you identify the best strategies to reduce the number and severity of your headaches. Identify Headache Triggers Jot down things that cause your headaches or make them worse. Some common triggers include poor sleep, missed meals, fatigue, hormone changes, weather, certain foods or beverages, over-activity, under-activity, or other things not […]
Dizziness, Balance and Physical Therapy
Dizziness and Vestibular Disorders BALANCE The three main balance systems in the body are the vestibular system (in the inner ear), visual system (eyes), and the proprioception system (sensors in the joints, muscles, and tendons). These systems send information to the brain stem which identifies the position of the head, detects motion, and spatial orientation. […]
Sleep Hygiene
Sleep hygiene is to help promote good sleep using behavioral changes. Changing sleep patterns takes a few days/weeks, so keep at it! Research shows that if/when you make these changes, the effects kick in soon and translate to increased sleep, helping you to feel refreshed, have more energy, change your mood, and decrease pain. Go […]
Hiking Into Summer
Spring is in the air, summer is just around the corner, and it’s time to enjoy the great outdoors. People can’t wait for the snow to melt to start their outdoor adventures. Most like to go hiking on the trails, backpacking the mountain, horn hunting, or spend a day at Yellowstone National […]