Whiplash – It’s not just from car accidents

Whiplash it's not just from car accidents

Have you ever heard of someone having neck pain after a car accident or a sports injury? One of the common causes of neck pain after those events is whiplash. Whiplash is the quick acceleration-deceleration movement of the neck…

Should You Keep Training When You Have a Swimming Injury?

SHould I Keep Training When I Have a Swimming Injury

One of the most frequently asked questions is “Should I keep swimming when I have a swimming injury?” For a lot of those swimmers, the (short) answer is “yes.”
It is the goal to help get the swimmer back in the water as fast as possible, as long as it does no harm and is safe.

Racing in the Rain

Triathlon Swimming Cambridge Eagleman

Eagleman, a half-distance Ironman triathlon, is known for being flat as a pancake, hot, and humid. Racing in the rain adds an additional challenge.
Here are 5-lessons learned from Alex Ewart, PT.

Running Cadence: A Little Change with a Big Impact

Running Cadence Little Change Big Impact

Running Cadence is defined as the amount of steps you take per minute. Think of it as the number of times your feet touch the ground in one minute of running. It will feel goofy to speed this up at first, but it has a myriad of benefits.

Here is a short list of benefits from making this simple change, and some guidelines to help you improve your running.

What Have You Gotten Used To?

What have you gotten used to

Over the past two years we have come to expect a “new normal.” Unfortunately, the “new normal” might have tricked us into thinking that having pain or putting up with discomfort is normal. Recently, I had two friends who have seen up close what they have gotten used to during the past two years.

How to Swim Faster than the Person Next to You

Swimming Faster

Are you trying to fix your swimming stroke mechanics to swim faster? Are you avoiding a certain stroke because of pain in your shoulder? You might be surprised to learn that swimming faster than the person next to you could be as simple as changing your perception. It can fix your swimming and make you faster!

Lift with your legs not with your back…or what?

Snow Shovel Bck Pain

It is widely believed that lifting in a stooped position (knees straighter and bending from the back) will result in damage to your back. Common perception is that this damage then leads to lower back pain.

Old Hinges Giving You Twinges?

Girl Hiking with Dog

Are you avoiding activities you love, like tennis, hiking, or walking you dog?

I recently had a 52-year-old patient tell me these things. Most of us would consider that too young for arthritis.

But what is arthritis?…and what can you do about it?

It’s only January 3 & my knees already hurt

Patello-Femoral Pain Kinesio Tape

New Year’s Resolutions often involve starting or increasing your workout routine. Sometimes we go a little too hard, too fast and end up with knee pain. Here’s how to get moving again, FAST!