The human body is not symmetrical. The neurological, respiratory, ciculatory, muscular and vision systems are not the same on the left side of the body as they are on the right, and vice versa. They have different responsibilities, function, position and demands on...
March Newsletter – When to back off of training
Signs that you need to back off It would be a rare thing to hear a life-long runner say “I’ve never been injured”. Statistics vary, but most studies report that runners will experience at least one injury every year. Some of these injuries are very short term, and...
Hip, Pelvis and Hamstring Pain
One of the most common complaints with runners is pain in the hips, pelvis area, or hamstrings, often just on one side. These injuries can be frustrating because rest from running and some basic stretching and TLC to the area often does not resolve the problem. The...
Overuse Injuries
Overuse injuries are the most common reason for runners to have to alter their training or pull out of races. Certainly, errors in running form, shoes and training / mileage intensity contribute to these injuries; however there is also a bio-mechanical aspect to many...
Knee Pain
Our topic last month regarding foot and ankle pain discussed the importance of understanding the link between mechanics at the foot and what is occurring at the knees, hips and core. Runners frequently experience anterior knee pain, commonly referred to as...
Workstation Ergonomics
By: Jason Grissom, Physical Therapist Our society has us sitting a lot. We sit and watch TV, work at the computer, drive, fly, play video games, etc. Sitting postures can literally make or break you. If you constantly place your body in poor positions you can load...
Osgood Schlatter’s
By: Crissy Ott, Physical Therapist Osgood Schlatter’s is a term that describes the excessive pull of the patellar tendon where it attaches on the tibial tubercle just below the knee cap. This disorder almost exclusively occurs in children ages 11-15 years of age as...
Physical Therapy @ Rebound
Written by: Casey Robinson, MSPT At Rebound, our primary mission is to achieve individualized wellness goals that exceed our patients’ expectations! We carefully evaluate each person’s needs focusing on the root cause of pain and impairment, not just the symptoms. Our...