By Rhonda Figone Research shows that dynamic warm up have a positive effect on power and agility performance when compared with static stretching. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/16937960 Dynamic warm up with muscle activation exercises are a great way to warm up your muscles and joints prior to sport. Included in this article […]
Do I Use Ice or Heat? When to Use Either Intervention When Dealing With Injury.
by Michael Marcello, DPT Whether you are the weekend warrior, avid athlete or are dealing with a chronic pain, we are always looking for ways to address our aches and pains. Use of thermotherapy (heat) and cryotherapy (cold) produce a local and general heating or cooling, respectively, of superficial tissues and have prompted benefit in various […]
More Activity Equates To Less Detrimental Falls in Older Adults
Falls are the leading cause of fractures, hospital admissions for trauma, and injury deaths among older adults according to the National Council on Aging. Fear of falling can be a reason older adults choose not to participate in activities, even activities that they typically enjoy. A misconception is that partaking in an exercise routine […]