My family lived in the South for four years. Being Midwesterners, certain things made us remember that we weren’t from around there. The use of a plural you (as in, “you all”). The prevalence of pimento cheese. The obsession with SEC football. But one thing caught me off guard — Read more…
Given that dancers are listed as susceptible to shin splints, I’m fortunate that I have never dealt with them. As the pain can start mildly, it’s something that many often shrug off as a minor problem. However, if they are ignored, the problem can become much worse, so it’s best Read more…
While no fitness program can completely prevent injury, there are many ways to reduce your risks of injury, especially when it comes to athletic conditioning. I talked to two of our partners about some of the many ways to focus on prevention at home, at the gym and at the Read more…
The New York City Marathon is this weekend, and for the first time, I have a close friend running in the race. Rachel is definitely an amateur runner, but I have been impressed with her determination to run this year, a goal she set after her sister complete the race Read more…
As one who didn’t fully understand the importance of physical therapists until after I’d been in the care of one for several months, I am all for reminding people of their extensive musculoskeletal knowledge and their key role in rehabilitation post-injury/surgery, as well as their ability to work with athletes Read more…