Growth, in some ways, is a violent process. A child’s body is in a constant state of change as bones grow, bodies change and shift, and limbs lengthen (or broaden). It’s no wonder that junior highers are known for clumsiness—they have to get used to a new body on a week-to-week basis! Growth makes children… Continue reading The Orthopaedic Problems Kids Face

Have you ever felt pain in the front-center of your knee? This is called anterior knee pain, and there are a number of different causes. For instances, if someone has runner’s knee, it could eventually lead to long-term anterior knee pain. Some of the other potential causes include obesity, dislocation, fracture, and injuries to the… Continue reading What to Do About Anterior Knee Pain

We all learned in high school that your shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint. But did you know that the “socket” of the ball-and-socket is only in contact with a third of the ball joint? That’s like trying to grip a basketball with one hand while it’s spinning. The only reason your shoulder stays in place… Continue reading What Is a SLAP Tear (And How Can I Prevent One)?

A recent study discovered that most caregivers spent an average of 20 hours a week caring for a family member or close friend, and nearly 70 percent of caregivers used some portion of their own funds to support their loved one. With November being National Family Caregivers Month, we knew there was no better time to… Continue reading 5 Ways to Maintain Your Health and Happiness as a Caregiver

When you think of things that are bad for your body, what do you think of? Did you think of cigarettes, candy, fast food, or alcohol (or maybe all four)? While you’re certainly right with each of those guesses, there’s one equally as damaging factor missing from that list — sitting. Yup, the thing you’re… Continue reading Quick and Easy Exercises You can do at Your Desk

Vampires, zombies, and skeletons — just some of the Halloween costumes that have stood the test of time. Sure, one reason why skeletons are so popular is because you can pull off the last-minute look with just a bit of face paint and a black t-shirt. But we think it’s because our skeletons are just… Continue reading 5 Tips for Healthy Bones this Halloween

Hundreds of millions of nerves exist in our body (fun fact: if you were to lay them all out, they would be 46 miles long). It’s through these nerves that your brain is able to send signals throughout your body. But when one of those nerves is under pressure, usually from surrounding tissues or bones,… Continue reading Nerve Compression: Causes, Signs, and Treatment

From the changing colors of the trees to breast cancer awareness, there’s plenty to celebrate in October. And among them is National Physical Therapy (PT) Month. Each October, we take time to celebrate the positive effects PT has had on hundreds of thousands of people and the dedicated physical therapists who work tirelessly to help… Continue reading October is National Physical Therapy Month

Although there’s currently no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, it is possible to find relief from RA symptoms like joint pain and inflammation by sticking to a healthy diet. But just like the foods you do eat are important for your health, so are the foods you don’t eat. While the most effective treatment for RA… Continue reading 5 Foods to Avoid with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Red Meat, Sugar, and More

How many times have you been told the importance of eating well, exercising 30 minutes a day, and drinking eight glasses of water? Probably too many times to count. But how often are you told about the importance of mental health? While you may not realize it, mental health has a huge impact on your… Continue reading How Good Mental Health Affects Your Overall Health