Physical Therapy Blog

The feeling of being overwhelmed by life is so familiar we have come up with multiple names to describe it - burning the candle at both ends, running on fumes, or in the South, you’re running around like a chicken with its head cut off. Everyone, especially athletes, deals with this feeling at some point in their life. Being an athlete is not just about excelling in your sport; it involves balancing various aspects of life, including academics and personal activities. For student-athletes, managing time between rigorous training sessions, schoolwork, and other commitments can be challenging.

EW Motion Therapy has been serving the greater Birmingham area since 1999, and we are proud of our legacy as a company. We have helped thousands of patients/clients reach their goals, and we consider it a privilege to do this every single day at our six clinics. But I’m sure you’re wondering: who are the people behind this whole operation? How did the company start? Well, sit back and relax, grab a cold drink, and I will tell you the entire story.

It is easy for any level of athlete to feel the pressure to succeed, whether from peers, parents, or coaches. You don’t want to be a weak link in your team, and to not let them down, you have to keep yourself fit and performing at your highest potential. You can achieve this through customized coaching and some extra practice, but it is too easy for a little extra practice to become overwhelming and even harmful to your body. So how much is too much? And what can you do if/when you get hurt?

Updated June 30, 2025.

Updated June 30, 2025. When you want to begin a new exercise regimen, it can be challenging to narrow down your options. Many communities have many options for personal training, and Trussville is no exception. Trussville has become a thriving city with many breweries, restaurants, and young families. With so many choices for personal training facilities, how do you decide which facility is the best for your exercise journey?

Updated January 7, 2025.

While being a kid is hard, being a competitive young female athlete can be even more challenging. On top of regular schoolwork, many young athletes train for 25-30 hours per week; whether they realize it or not, this can dramatically affect their mental health. So what can these kids do to stay healthy and competitive? And how can their parents support them through it all?

While being a kid is hard, being a competitive young female athlete can be even more challenging. In addition to regular schoolwork, many young athletes train for 25-30 hours per week; whether they realize it or not, this can have a significant impact on their health. So what can these kids do to stay healthy and competitive? And how can their parents support them through it all?

Inflammation is a perfectly normal and essential part of the healing process. You could be fighting off an illness or infection, or you could be healing a wound. However, if you continue to experience increased inflammation after the initial healing, it could indicate a more complex issue. So what do you do? How can you decrease inflammation?

Have you been told that you are double-jointed? Have you always been able to touch your toes easily? If you answer yes to these questions, you likely have a hypermobile joint system. How do you know what kind of body type you have? And what are some of the characteristics of hypermobility?