Tag Archives: injury prevention
Choosing a Ball Chair
Excessive sitting is associated with an array of health issues. According to the Mayo Clinic, back pain, joint soreness, and neck strain are all immediate issues experienced when participating in prolonged sitting. In addition to the more immediate pains experienced, sitting … Continue reading
Prevent Swimming Injuries with Bands
Summer is the perfect time of the year to swim. While swimming is a great form of exercise, you need to take caution. Swimming doesn’t always feel strenuous which can result in injuries. Exercise bands are a great tool to … Continue reading
How to use the Relief Pak® Cold n’ Hot® Donut® Compression Sleeve
Cold packs are perfect for treating sore muscles and joints. With dozens of options out there, it can be hard to figure out which one is best for you. We have a number that you can choose from, but one … Continue reading
How to Use the CanDo® Stretch Strap
Do you stretch after your workout? Many of us know that we need to stretch after exercise, but for the sake of time or exhaustion we just end our workout without cooling down. This not only inhibits performance, but can … Continue reading
Balance Training with the TOGU Jumper
It has been reported that 75% of Americans older than 70 years old are diagnosed as having “abnormal” balance. This number is actually alarming because balance problems can make basic tasks, like walking, standing, or sitting, very difficult to do. … Continue reading
Relieving Tight Muscles with the BLACKROLL® MINI
Foam rolling is great method for increasing mobility in muscles and in the fascia. Regular foam rolling can also help shorten recovery time. That being said, sometimes a regular-sized foam roller can’t hit smaller areas of the body that can … Continue reading
3 Tips to Prevent Running Injuries
The trees are budding, the days are getting longer, and many runners are coming out of their winter hibernation and are back on the roads. Unfortunately, half of those runners will probably end up nursing a running injury at some … Continue reading
Progressive Training Post-Injury
It’s hard recovering from an injury, especially if you’re used to being active every day. It’s even harder easing back into your training plan. After being out of commission for a long period of time, you may want to jump … Continue reading
Adult Occupational Therapy – Upper Body Training
As people grow older, so do their bodies. While one may perceive one’s self as healthy, some health issues can be beyond one’s control. For example, one such issue could be a stroke. After an individual has had a stroke … Continue reading
Preventing Heat-Related Illnesses
Spring training for baseball has begun which is a clear signal that we’re leaving the cold weather behind and summer is just around the corner. Many of us look forward to getting outdoors during the warmer weather. However, higher temperatures … Continue reading