The American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT) recognizes June 2-June 8 as National Hand Therapy Week. Hand Therapy Week raises awareness about the hand therapy specialty, demonstrating the advantages of prevention and treatment procedures for patients who have been affected …
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The Risky Side of Trampoline Fun: 5 Safety Rules
You can spot a trampoline on nearly every block in Central Texas. For parents, it’s a way for their kids to have fun, exercise (and get tired!) in their own backyard. For kids, well, who doesn’t love jumping like a …
A Day of Remembrance
On this Memorial Day, we pay tribute to the men and women – fathers and mothers, sons and daughters, sisters and brothers, friends and family – who gave their life for serving our country. We also pay deep gratitude to …
Why the Risks of Being Overweight are NOT a Cosmetic Issue
Weight shouldn’t only be thought of as a cosmetic issue – there are huge health ramifications.
When people are carrying additional weight, it can contribute to osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease. Your joints are the points in …
3 Easy Exercises for Preventing Sports Injuries
1. Shoulder Strengthening Exercises for the Rotator Cuff
A rotator cuff injury is common for people playing tennis and baseball. The forces generated through overhand motions, like pitches and serves, cause the rotator cuff to act like brakes. Unfortunately, the …
How Does Warmer Weather Affect Your Workout?
The winter coats are back in the closet, the sun is shining, and all the festivals are starting up. It’s a great time to be outside! But how does this warmer weather affect your workout? Is it really the best …
Get Back in the Game this Spring with Sports Safety Tips
Green fields and warmer temperatures mean spring sports season is upon us. But after months of limited or indoor activity, how do you return to the game you love without injuries?
Baseball, softball, golf and soccer are popular spring sports. …
Compound in Green Tomatoes Linked to Muscle Growth
Many people that suffer from orthopedic injuries are also at risk for muscle atrophy, a serious condition where the muscles are “wasting”. Striking over 50 million Americans annually, muscle atrophy impairs physical activity, predisposes people to falls and fractures, and
…Baseball Injuries
While America’s favorite pastime is exciting to play, it can also cause some serious injuries.
According to the US Consumer Products Safety Commission, more than 627,000 baseball-related injuries are treated every year in hospitals, doctors’ offices, and other medical facilities.
…Thinking Like an Athlete Will Boost Your Workout
Aim high and think big. Whether it’s the Super Bowl, the Olympics or the World Series, the top athletes aim high. You can adopt some of the philosophies below and apply it to your every day workouts.
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