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Shin Splints: If the shoe fits…

Footwear Considerations Proper footwear can decrease the risk for shin splints. Wear the right footwear for the right activity and replace shoes/boots often. If the shoes are showing wear on the outside, it is a good indicator that the insoles are not supportive anymore. More Ideas to Prevent Shin Splints: Strengthening Ideas: Heel Walking/Toe Raises … Read more

Shin Splints: Gait Ch-Ch-Changes!

Shin Splints: Gait Deviations What are Shin Splints? Pain or tenderness along the shinbone which often occurs after increasing physical activity rapidly or with jobs that require a lot of walking or standing for long periods of time. Generally, comes on slowly over time but if not treated properly can progress to a stress fracture. … Read more

Text Neck: Getting strong necks now!

Text Neck: Ergonomics Considerations What is text neck?This informal term has been coined to explain the changes seen in the neck with prolonged forward head posture from using a smart phone or other electronic device. As seen in the visual, with increased forward bend of the neck, the weight of the head increases on the … Read more

Text Neck: Don’t turn into a crane!

Text Neck: Ergonomics Considerations What is text neck?This informal term has been coined to explain the changes seen in the neck with prolonged forward head posture from using a smart phone or other electronic device. As seen in the visual, with increased forward bend of the neck, the weight of the head increases on the … Read more