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The Role of Core Strength in Back Pain Prevention
The Importance of Core Strength in Back Pain Prevention Why is core strength so important for improving and preventing back pain? Your core muscles are the primary stabilizers of not
The Pros & Cons Of Walking On The Beach
The Pros & Cons Of Walking On The Beach Now that summer is in full effect, many Mid-South families are taking advantage of the many beaches within driving distance of
Wrist Pain: Common Causes and Strategies
Wrist Pain: Causes & Strategies Wrist pain can be highly variable. Some people may describe pain in the wrist that occurs with a certain movement, like gripping. It has also
Dynamic Warm-Up Moves to Prime Your Muscles
Dynamic Warm-Ups to Prime Your Muscles for Exercise Everyone knows you are “supposed” to warm up before a workout, but why? Every one of our patients engages in some sort
Aquatic Therapy & Exercise
Aquatic Exercise: An Interview with PTA Sharon Dunseath You have probably heard that water is an excellent forum for low impact exercises, physical therapy, and resistance training. In fact, because
Dupuytren’s Contracture
Dupuytren’s Contracture A common diagnosis seen by hand surgeons and therapists is Dupuytren’s Contracture. Often, patients describe “curled” or “hooked” finger(s) that they cannot straighten. This bent position usually occurs
How to Solve Iliotibial Band Syndrome
How to Solve Iliotibial Band Syndrome Have you ever been on a run and started to feel pain on the outside of your knee? Then the further you ran, the
Who Is Caring for Your Athletes?
Who is Caring for Your Athletes? *The preceding article first appeared at https://www.tourcollierville.com/athletic-trainers-caring-for-athletes/ in January 2022. The motto T.E.A.M. – Together Everyone Achieves More – is at the core of the
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Vestibular Rehabilitation The profession of physical therapy has the privilege of treating many different medical conditions. One medical condition that can be treated by physical therapy is Benign Paroxysmal Positional
How to Avoid Carpal Tunnel
How to Avoid Carpal Tunnel The carpal tunnel, like a tunnel on the roadways, plays a huge role in funneling traffic. However, the carpal tunnel in the hand funnels nerve
Everything You Need to Know About Tennis Elbow (Even if you Don’t Play Tennis)
Everything You Need to Know About Tennis Elbow (Even if you Don’t Play Tennis) Although the name “Tennis Elbow” sounds like it requires a racket, it’s actually very common and
Strategies to Ease Soreness After a Workout
Races are back! With the Tour de France and the Olympics on TV, it’s hard not to get inspired to start increasing your training. However, training subjects the body to
How To Maintain Healthy Hips
People are living longer and putting more demands on their bodies as they age. In 2021, many people age 65–70 and older are still working, playing recreational sports, and caring
Running After Joint Replacement
Running After Joint Replacement If you suffer from severe or chronic joint pain, then it’s likely you’ve already had to scale back running or quit altogether. While a knee replacement
Dr. Jay Saenz Discusses ACL Tears in Memphis Health & Fitness Magazine
Dr. Jay Saenz Discusses ACL Tears in Memphis Health & Fitness Magazine Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are one of the more common, potentially debilitating knee injuries with more than
Common Neck Conditions
Common Neck Conditions Choose a condition below to learn more at aaos.org. Pinched Nerve Arthritis of the Neck Spinal Cord Compression Stretched or Torn Neck Ligament Broken Neck Slipped or
Achilles Pain While Running: What Is It and How Is It Managed?
Achilles Pain While Running: What Is It and How Is It Managed? The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the human body. It is the tendon attaching
Low Back Stretches and Exercises
Low Back Stretches and Exercises Suffering from low back pain? Watch Catherine demonstrate three simple exercises and stretches to help!
The McKenzie Method
The McKenzie Method According to The McKenzie Institute… “The McKenzie Method® of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® (MDT) is an internationally researched and acclaimed system of assessment and management for spinal
