OSSPT Insights Dec 2024
Stress and Your Body: Don’t let stress take control! Stress affects everyone. It’s a natural response our bodies have when we feel threatened or overwhelmed. Sometimes, life can feel like too much, almost like we’re always under attack. But the good news is, you can fight back. Don’t let stress take control of your life.
Stress Relief
Stress and Stress Reduction Each of us has the same bodily responses to sudden stress, the “fight or flight” response to danger – elevated pulse, blood pressure, breathing rate, tensing of muscles. But it’s the reactions to long‐term stress that can be harmful and varies between persons. Chronic, constant stress can cause the bodily response to continue
Ankle Stability
Ankle Stability The ankle plays a large role in balance as well as weight bearing when walking and landing from a jump. The true ankle joint is a “hinge” joint that moves forwards and backwards similar to the knee. This is the one joint in the body that is held together by ligaments only. Due
OSSPT Insights Nov 2024
Slips, Trips and Falls: Age related changes, balance and proper footwear Slips: This happens when there isn’t enough grip between your foot and the surface, making you lose balance. Slips are more likely if you rush, run, or wear the wrong shoes. Trips: A trip occurs when your foot hits something and makes you lose
Ankle Mobility
Slips, Trips and Falls: Ankle Mobility The ankle (and the foot) are the first point of contact with the ground which affects how you are able to distribute weight and remain upright and steady. The ankle is the first major joint that absorbs the shock from the ground so it is very important to have
OSSPT Insights Oct 2024
Sleep Hygiene “Sleep hygiene” means creating the right environment and habits to get good-quality sleep. Sleep is important for staying healthy both physically and mentally. The CDC says that adults should aim for at least 7 hours of sleep each night. Sleep Tips: What can you do to get better quality sleep? Having good sleep
Physical Therapy v Chiropractic v Massage: What’s the difference?
Physical Therapy v Chiropractic v Massage: What’s the difference? Professionals in these three practices share a common theme that might have people confused as to what the difference is: they all use their hands to treat patients. When it comes to injury prevention and recovery, there are a variety of suggested treatment options. People throw
First Aid and OSHA…What Gives?
First Aid and OSHA… What Gives? Physical Therapists practice in all kinds of settings. The most common are hospitals, outpatient clinics and rehab facilities, but did you know that PT’s can be beneficial in the workplace? On-Site Solutions Physical Therapy practices solely on the job site meeting employees where they are at. Many musculoskeletal injuries
Stop the Shrug!
Shoulder shrugging with stress, tension and repetitive activities is very common and can cause the shoulders to start to gravitate towards the ears. The muscles onthe tops of the shoulders can become very tight which can cause sustained shoulder shrugging. When the shoulder blade rises with a shoulder shrug, this decreases the space in the
OSSPT Insights Sept 2024
Shoulder Health: The Unsung Hero of the Upper Body Healthy shoulders are essential for everyday activities, but they require maintenance. The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, so it needs a balance of strength and flexibility. Because it is so flexible, it is prone to injury especially with repetitive tasks with arms
