OSSPT blog posts – all injury prevention related.
OSSPT blog posts – all injury prevention related.
To Dynamic Stretch or to Static Stretch, That is the Question! Dynamic Stretching: is where muscles move repeatedly through a full comfortable range of motion – is the best kind of stretching to do to prepare for an activity that requires muscle power. When done before a heavy task, dynamic stretching like squats or lunges … Read more
When you consider all the benefits, making a case for regular stretching is easy. From improving how your body feels and functions day and night to supporting the unseen coordination and movement patterns – stretching makes a big impact. We’ve broken it down into three categories listed below. Makes a body betterBasically, stretching simply makes … Read more
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: There’s more to it than you may think… What is the Carpal Tunnel? The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway in the wrist, about an inch wide. The floor and sides of the tunnel are formed by small wrist bones called carpal bones. The carpal tunnel protects the median nerve and flexor … Read more
Hand Arthritis: What’s grip got to do, got to do with it? Grip strength indicates hand strength and dexterity as well as important information about aging. Research has shown that decreased grip strength is linked to lower cognitive ability, increased physical dependence, and risk for falls. Hand strength along with general strength declines with age … Read more
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Seeing a PT first just may prevent surgery Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) occurs when the median nerve in your wrist gets compressed because you do the same hand movements repeatedly. It happens to 1 out of 20 people in the United States. You might feel like your hand is asleep or have … Read more
The Health Trifecta: Health, Wellness and Injury Prevention The three pillars of health are: nutrition, physical exercise, and sleep. All three work together and affect each other. For example, not getting enough sleep may lead to sugar and carb cravings. If you don’t eat well, you may not feel like working out. Maintaining a healthy … Read more
Pain and Productivity Pain is a complex, personal experience and can be influenced by biological, psychological, and social factors. It can be associated with actual tissue damage or act as a signal to protect the body from a potential injury. Therefore, pain does not necessarily mean a physical injury has occurred and the experience of pain can … Read more
Knee Osteoarthritis and Physical Therapy First: What is Knee Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis or OA (degeneration of the cartilage and bone) is the most common joint disorder in the United States. The incidence of knee OA has increased due to aging and obesity in the general population. Knee OA affects approximately 19% of Americans aged 45 or … Read more
Strong to the Core: Why Core Strength is key to preventing back pain Ask your average person on the street what “the core” is and they’ll likely point to their 6-pack muscles. If they’re a gym rat they may actually say “the rectus and obliques”. While the Rectus Abdominis (6-pack muscle) and Obliques are in … Read more
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