Injuries The most common reason adolescents drop out of sports is due to injury. Approximately 50% of injuries in young athletes are due to overuse injuries. Injuries at a young age that are not managed properly can discourage your child from participation in sport and exercise throughout their lifespan. To prevent overuse injuries: Do not […]
Knee Problem? No Problem!
By Jinelle Jagoda Knee pain is one of the most common complaints across all age groups. As injuries occur, people tend to become inactive… and stay inactive. Unfortunately, prolonged inactivity contributes to a myriad of health concerns including cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, muscle and bone weakness, weight gain, and increased difficulty in returning to an […]
Regaining Balance
By Carol Triest, MA, PT If you are over 30, you are losing your balance. Just like our other systems that deteriorate over time, our sense of balance declines in our late twenties. Similar to our cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems, our balance system will continue to decline unless we exercise and challenge it. However, while […]