Physical Therapy Blog

Living with a limp can pose unique challenges to staying active, but it doesn't mean you have to give up on leading a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle. Understanding the underlying causes of a limp, how to adapt your exercise routine, and the crucial role of physical therapy can empower you to stay active and maintain your well-being. This guide aims to provide you with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complexities of staying active with a limp, ensuring that you make well-informed decisions for your health.

Recovering from a musculoskeletal injury can be challenging for anyone who loves to stay active. It's a period marked by frustration, as the limitations imposed by injury directly conflict with your fitness goals. However, it's crucial to understand that staying active during recovery, when done correctly, not only aids in healing but also maintains your fitness levels. We love helping our patients at EW Motion Therapy stay active during recovery, and our team can tailor treatment plans specifically to your injury and needs. Even if you decide that our physical therapy isn’t right for you, you can still read on as we explore how to adapt your fitness routine safely, the risks of not adjusting your workouts, and the pivotal role physical therapy plays in your recovery journey.

Lacrosse, often celebrated for its exhilarating pace and strategic depth, stands as a beacon of team sports that not only demands high levels of fitness but also brings with it the risk of specific injuries. As players dart across the field, cradling the ball and dodging opponents, the intense physicality of the game can sometimes lead to injuries. Understanding these injuries, their common causes, varying severities, and the average recovery timelines is paramount for players, coaches, and enthusiasts alike. Moreover, recognizing the role of physical therapy in both prevention and recovery can empower individuals to make well-informed decisions about their health and well-being. We love helping our athletes at EW Motion Therapy both recover from and prevent injuries through sport-specific programming. We invite you to keep reading to learn more about the injuries that can happen to lacrosse players.

Lacrosse, often dubbed "the fastest sport on two feet," combines the physical intensity of hockey, the strategic maneuvering of basketball, and the endurance of soccer. This demanding nature, while exhilarating, predisposes players to a unique set of physical challenges and injuries. A physical therapist can be an excellent resource to help any player get back on the field - we love utilizing sport-specific programming for our lacrosse players at EW Motion Therapy. You might decide that our physical therapy doesn’t fit your needs, but you can still read on as we explore the pivotal role of physical therapy in helping lacrosse players not only recover from common conditions but also in enhancing their on-field performance and preventing future injuries.

It’s a common stereotype in modern healthcare that it’s difficult to find a practitioner who truly cares. At your doctor’s office, you may feel like just another chart, just another name on a schedule, no matter how friendly your physician may be. When you find a professional who cares about your well-being, whether a personal trainer, a hairstylist, or a dentist, you want to stick with them no matter what, because you have come to appreciate not only the quality of their service but also their genuine concern for you as a person, not just as another name on their schedule.

Mobility, the ability of your body to move freely and easily, plays a fundamental role in your daily activities and overall health. Yet, not everyone experiences the same level of mobility. Read on as we delve into the scientific underpinnings of mobility, explore why some individuals are more mobile than others, and differentiate between hypermobility and hypomobility. We'll also discuss why maintaining optimal mobility is crucial for healthy movement and how physical therapy can enhance mobility.

Routine is an essential part of our lives. Most of us have a set of habits we do in the morning to help us prepare for the day, things we do at night before we go to bed, or both. Our routines help us get into whatever mindset we need for that point in our day. Another routine every professional has to learn is how to manage their workload, prepare for the day, and prepare for the next day. If you’ve ever been to physical therapy, you understand that you are not the only patient your therapist is seeing that day, and you might wonder how they balance it all. Are they really able to give you the attention you need and deserve?

In healthy human motion, flexibility, strength, and balance play crucial roles. Each component contributes to our overall physical wellness, allowing us to move freely, perform daily tasks, and engage in our favorite activities. Understanding the relationship between these elements is essential for anyone looking to maintain or improve their physical health. Physical therapy can be an excellent treatment option for anyone struggling with one or multiple of these components - we love helping our patients at EW Motion Therapy improve flexibility, strength, and balance so they can move better and continue their favorite activities. You may decide that our services don’t fit your needs. However, you can still read on as we explore the relationship between flexibility, strength, and balance, how a deficit in one can impact others, and how physical therapy, combined with at-home practices, can help address these imbalances.

In an article for Forbes Magazine, Mark C. Perna discusses the value of failure in our lives, as much as we try to avoid it. He says,

Ankle sprains are among the most common injuries, impacting countless individuals regardless of their level of physical activity. Grade 1 ankle sprains are mild but require appropriate attention and care to ensure a quick and effective recovery. A Grade 1 ankle sprain occurs when there is slight stretching and damage to the ankle’s ligaments, typically the anterior talofibular ligament. Unlike more severe sprains, Grade 1 sprains do not involve significant tearing and are characterized by mild pain, swelling, tenderness, and possible instability.