Overuse injuries
“Overuse injury” is becoming a well known term among health professionals, pro athletes, amateur athletes, and parents. The term overuse implies that there is a known level of activity that […]
Tag Archives: Injuries
People First Language
I can’t believe I am writing this article. When I was in school a term “people =-first language” was introduced to me and many other students in my class. In […]
Article Review: Postural Function of the Diaphragm in Persons With and Without Chronic Low Back Pain
Think of poor breathing patterns as poor form. You aren’t going to let your clients perform squats with knee valgus, so why let them squat while holding their breath? First […]
Review: Captain Morgan, The Rum Pirate, Lends A Knee To Hip Dislocation
The first thing I thought after reading this was that I should put it into the educainment section of my blog. Then I had a few drinks compiled with some […]
Shruggernaut (to shrug or not)
I know you’ve seen him. You may even want to be him (although, I don’t know why). Walking through the gym with his ripped Everlast cut-off on. The Shruggernaut is […]
5 Misconceptions of Treating Older Adults
I knew I would be changing venues and patient populations roughly one year ago. I knew I worked in a physical therapy dream world (for those who like sports medicine) […]
(in)Direct Access
I work in California, a very liberal state. California is one of many states that offers “direct access” to physical therapy services. This means that if you have an injury, […]
Revisiting Plantar Fasciitis
What seems like a long time ago, I wrote about plantar fasciitis (PF). I think it was one of the first posts I wrote for an old blog. I have […]
I am: Jay Cutler’s MCL
Disclaimer #1: I did not evaluate Jay Cutler’s knee. I am not on his medical staff, and I have never had a grade 2 MCL sprain. However, I have treated […]
Back Pain: What (not) to do
The following are the current thoughts (at least in my camp) on preserving your low back or reducing the chances of your low back pain getting worse. I call the post “What […]
Mike Scott, DPT 