Depending on your age, you might. Research indicates that rotator cuff tears are common and the likelihood of having a tear increases with age. Studies have shown the presence of such tears in more than 40% of individuals over the age of 60. So what does this mean? Does every tear need to be surgically
Has that young athlete child of yours become somewhat of a couch potato lately? Has the cancellation of all spring sports forced your son or daughter to trade participating in sports for accumulating “kills” in Fortnite or Call of Duty? Instead of playing lacrosse, soccer, baseball or softball, are your kids now spending countless hours
Today we will review a mobility program that can be completed at home to address any stiffness or tightness you may be experiencing. These exercises focus on active range of motion, with the goal of improving both flexibility and control at each joint. The movements allow you to achieve more functional mobility as compared to
Studies have shown that for patients suffering from low back pain (LBP), starting physical therapy quickly can improve overall outcomes and dramatically reduce the expenses associated with treatment. Attendance to physical therapy should ideally occur within fourteen days from the onset of pain. Initiating physical therapy within two weeks has been associated with reduced likelihood
For the final segment in our Backyard Workout series, today we are reviewing basic core exercises. Follow along with our video demonstrations and/or use the detailed instructions below to add these exercises into your routine. Please feel free reach out to us with any questions! EXERCISES Abdominal Bike Sit in a chair and keep chest
Physical Solutions is happy to announce our new Breathe Better Feel Better program. This program will benefit patients who have recovered from or are assumed to have had COVID, are affected by other cardiopulmonary diseases, or are experiencing general deconditioning. Feelings of fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, and decreased ability to perform your normal daily
Riding a bicycle is one of the great joys of childhood. For many kids, however, learning to ride a bicycle for the first time can be both difficult and intimidating. To help take some of the fear and apprehension out of figuring out how to balance on a bike, many kids are now using what
The next segment in our backyard workout series includes a program for your upper body! Follow along with our video demonstrations and/or use the detailed instructions below to add these upper body exercises into your routine. As always exercises should be performed in a pain free range of motion. Please reach out to us with
What are the risks associated with delay or outright avoidance of recommended knee joint replacement surgery for someone who has been diagnosed with severe, bone-on-bone osteoarthritis (OA)? In short, such avoidance or delay may not only be bad for your function, it will likely be detrimental to your overall health. Knee osteoarthritis is a condition
As part of our Backyard Workout Series, today we are demonstrating three lunge variations that you can try with your kids. These exercises will help improve their lower body and core strength and balance control. They can be done at a field, in your yard, or in your home. Lunge with Rotation Step forward into