Archive for September 2015

Best Conservative Treatment For Shoulder Tendinitis

Best Conservative Treatment For Shoulder Tendinitis

“Shoulder pain” can mean a lot of different things to a lot of different people. For some it means rest, don’t use it for three days, and maybe it will go away. For others it might be a signal that “I just need to go work it out and it will feel better”. But how do you really know which treatment is right for you? Today on the Fit Stop Blog, Tyler Bluth, PT, MPT is sharing his thoughts on shoulder tendonitis = what if is, why you get it, and some simple steps you can take to help it to feel better. Keep reading for more:

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5 of the best core exercises for runners

5 of the best core exercises for runners

As a physical therapist, I saw a lot of runners in my clinic with running-related pain. The most common injuries that I see are IT band pain, knee pain, and foot/ankle problems. Inevitably during the conversation with these patients we get to the topic of working out. “So what do you do for exercise,” I ask. “Well I run,” is most-often the answer. People often don’t realize this one key concept – you need to be strong in order to run! Your legs and core have to be strong in order to support your body and sustain running 1,3, 6, 13, or 26 miles!! Today on the Fit Stop Blog, our running specialist, Jared Beckstrand, PT, DPT is sharing 5 of the best core exercises for runners to keep you strong, healthy, and out on the road! Keep reading for more…

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5 Neglected Muscle Groups and How To Strengthen Them

5 Neglected Muscle Groups and How To Strengthen Them

Have a sore shoulder? Or maybe as a runner, your knee has started to bother you out of the blue, and you just don’t know why?  Or maybe it’s that back or neck that just won’t get better?  As a physical therapist, I deal with these problems all of the time, and I know how frustrating these aches and pains can be.  They can really set us back and prevent us from doing what we enjoy most.  However, I am a firm believer in the benefits of strength training and how it relates to pain.  Simply put, people hurt less (and reduce the risk of these injuries in the first place) by moving more and improving/maintaining muscle strength.  Even the most active among us (most often times ,the avid runner) have muscle weaknesses that need to be addressed.

So what are the muscle groups that get neglected the most-often? Today one of our sports-rehab specialists, Toby Bluth, PT, DPT, shares 5 of the most often-neglected muscle groups and how to strengthen them. Keep reading for more…

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6 Core Muscles You Didn’t Know You Had – And How To Train Them!

6 Core Muscles You Didn’t Know You Had – And How To Train Them!

One of the biggest key phrases you hear in fitness today is the “core.”  We are continually told we should be strengthening the core.  We hear a lot about core strengthening and core exercises and having shredded abs.  Most people think core and abs are synonymous terms.  Well, it is true that abdominal muscles are core muscles, but the “6-pack” rectus abdominis muscles most people associate with the core are functionally the least important of them all.
In truth, “core muscles” are any muscle which attaches one part of your trunk (chest and abdomen) to another or from your trunk to your shoulder blade or pelvis.  Examples of these other core muscles are the trapezius muscles, shoulder and hip stabilizers, back extensors or deep abdominal muscles. Today on the Fit Stop Blog, one of our core muscle specialists, Cameron Garber, PT, DPT, is breaking down some of the lesser-known core muscles – what they are, why they’re important, and sharing some great at-home exercises you can do to strengthen them. Keep reading for more:

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5 Tips To Keep Your Back Healthy And Pain Free

5 Tips To Keep Your Back Healthy And Pain Free

As physical therapists, the most-common injury that we hear about in our clinics is back pain.  In fact statistics show that as many as 9 out of 10 people will experience significant back pain in their lives. Whether you’re 22 or 82, chances are that if your back doesn’t hurt now, it probably will one day in the future!!

While nobody is completely immune from hurting there are actually some crucial steps that you can take that have actually been proven to decrease back pain throughout our lives. Today one of our back pain specialists, Jared Beckstrand, PT, DPT, discusses 5 tips to ensure a lifetime of quality activity free from lower back pain. Keep reading for more…

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