by sportsspt | Oct 7, 2020 | Healing, Healthy Lifestyle, Injury Prevention
Nutrition, hydration, and exercise all play a role in maintaining health tendons. Call Optimal Sports Physical Therapy today. A guide to preventing, recognizing, and treating tendon injuries If I asked you what you do to maintain a healthy body, how would you answer?...
by sportsspt | Sep 30, 2020 | Healthy Lifestyle, Injury Prevention
Simple stretching exercises to do while sitting at your desk Pause for a moment and notice how you are sitting. Yes, you! Humor us for a moment. How are you sitting right now? Have you slid way down in your chair? Or, have you slumped forward toward your computer...
by sportsspt | Mar 9, 2020 | Healing, Injury Prevention, Rehab
Knee injuries are one of the most common sports injuries. What is an ACL Injury? The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the main ligaments within the knee. Located deep inside the middle of the knee joint, the ACL connects the thighbone (femur) to the shinbone...
by sportsspt | Feb 13, 2020 | Healthy Lifestyle, Injury Prevention
How to Prevent Winter Sports Injuries With Nine Simple Exercises At the base of most ski resorts sits an idyllic lodge. Large wood beams, vaulted ceilings. Skis lined up in nice rows outside the front door. Beautiful views of the slopes from sweeping windows. And, the...
by sportsspt | Jan 22, 2020 | Healing, Injury Prevention, Rehab
Injuries happen. Even to athletes at the top of their game. No one wants to be out of the game longer than necessary. Hard work at the gym, with your physical therapist, or at the doctor’s office is just the first step. Including a well-balanced diet with your...
by sportsspt | Nov 22, 2019 | Healing, Injury Prevention
Heading out on your morning jog used to seem effortless. Your legs were strong and sure with each stride, your ankles and knees flexible and forgiving as you pounded the pavement. You didn’t have to think about each step, each turn. But times have changed. You feel...
