June 18, 2009 NEW
The Weekend Warrior
By Dr. Ross Henshaw of Danbury Orthopedic Association
As we age there is an unfortunate decline in our muscula-skeletal durability. Not only do we seem to fatigue faster but there is also an increase in athletic recovery time. Instead of feeling rejuvenated after a weekend of sports and fitness, Monday mornings often leave us feeling punished. Is there a solution?
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June 3, 2009
Sports Injuries Put Girls In A League Of Their Own
Comments by Craig Wood, PT at Moore. Story on MSNBC, Robert Bazell reports
A growing number
of school-age girls are suffering from painful knee injuries as a result of sometimes punishing athletic competition. At Moore, we have seen various knee injuries, including ACL tears with female athletes. Rehabilitation following and ACL tear and surgical reconstruction takes dedication and hard work. The rehabilitation process requires both physical and mental reconditioning. Movement skills are introduced with controlled loads to build strength and build confidence. We challenge the athlete in ways that will not place them at risk for re-injury. Once they meet certain goals, we introduce more complexity, speed or loads. Our injury reduction programs follow a very similar formula. We start by screening every athlete to find their strengths and weaknesses. This allows us to target specific areas for improvement.
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May 5, 2009
Is Your Child's Backpack Making The Grade?
Physical Therapists Give The A-B-C's Of Smart Backpack Use
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