5 Keys to Treating a “Frozen” Shoulder
WHAT IS A “FROZEN” SHOULDER A “Stiff” shoulder can mean different things to different people. We explore the meaning of stiff shoulder as it refers to sub-optimal range of motion for performance that is physically and,...
Physical Therapy for Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
Golfer’s Elbow, medically known as medial epicondylitis, is a painful condition where the tendons that attach to the inside of the elbow become inflamed due to repetitive use of the hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow. It...
Dynamic Throwing Warm Up
DYNAMIC THROWING WARM-UP BE READY BEFORE THROWING Baseball injuries are something we often see at Wright Physical Therapy and a common theme with these injuries is that there was not proper warm-up before throwing. Throwing can...
5 Common Sport Injuries: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment
What are the most common sports injuries? Sports injuries happen, and they usually occur when engaging in sports or exercise. Sports injuries can occur due to overtraining, lack of conditioning, and improper form or technique. Failing...
Dynamic Warm Up
What is a Dynamic Warm-up? Many of us have been through a warm-up of some kind to prep our bodies for an upcoming task or event. Most, if not all, people agree that some sort of...
Winter Sports Safety and Avoiding Injury
The first snow fall is exciting. It’s a signal to strap on the skis and skates, or even jump on a sled. Days spent playing in the frosty snow can be jam packed with fun, but...
What to Expect with Post Concussion Therapy
Symptoms of Concussions Symptoms of concussion vary greatly from person to person and can change rapidly. These can include dizziness, irritability, mental fogginess, “not feeling right”, confusion, headaches, or memory loss to name a few. The...
Sports-Related Concussions
What are sports-related concussions (SRC)? Sports-related concussions are a common sports injury and may be caused by either a direct blow to the head, face, or neck with an impulsive force transmitted to the head. It may...
Sports Related Concussion
Concussion in sports has become much more recognized, due in part to the media spotlight. In 2016 the Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported 3.8 million concussions which equates to over 10,000 concussions daily. Many...
ACL Injury Treatment and Prevention
What is an ACL injury? An ACL injury is a tear or sprain of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) one of the major ligaments in your knee. ACL injuries most commonly occur during sports that involve...