As you get ready to head back to school, we’re helping you brush up on your ABC’s…of physical therapy, that is! Check out our ABC’s from A to I and J to R and read on for S through Z. (Yes, we even came up with something for X!)
Shin Splints: Shin splints are one of the most common overuse injuries among running athletes, and we break down the causes, prevention, and treatment of shin splints for you here.
Turtling: Do you ever find yourself craning your neck to see your computer screen? If so, you may be affected by a posture issue known as turtling. Find out more about turtling and why your eyesight may be linked to pain in your neck and shoulders from our ATI Worksite Solutions team.
Urinary incontinence: Urinary incontinence affects millions of women, but very few know (and pursue) treatment. Our ATI Women’s Health team shares five things women should know about urinary incontinence.
Vestibular rehabilitation: Do you ever experience dizziness, lightheadedness, or vertigo? Did you know that physical therapy can help? Tracy Wiebking, from ATI Bear, explains how to get your life back in balance with vestibular rehabilitation in this post.
Weekend warriors: Are your weekends filled with training, tournaments, and races? All of that training can lead to injuries, and “no pain, no gain” isn’t always the right attitude. Our physical therapists from ATI Wilmington/Greenhill share safety tips for weekend warriors.
X-ray: Want to avoid having an x-ray for an ACL tear? Then, it’s important to learn prevention techniques to save your knees! Brad Trompeter, physical therapist at ATI Willowbrook, shares how physical therapy can prevent knee injuries and provides an exercise program to strengthen your ACL.
Yoga: Yoga is a great way to work your muscles, improve flexibility, and increase strength. Kate Burtman, physical therapist at ATI Pasadena, shares how yoga is an all-encompassing workout for any body type.
Zone: Knowing your ideal heart rate zone helps you get the most effective (and safest) workout. We share what you need to know about how to identify your target heart rate zone.