It’s officially summer and one of the best times of the year to get out and enjoy the fresh air and the sights of your town. With more people wanting to explore new places to keep themselves and the kids occupied, we’ve created a list of our favorite beginner walks and our top tips toContinue Reading »
If you’ve NEVER played a round of golf, you’d be forgiven for thinking that there’s not much to it, and that there’s very little chance of you being injured if all you’re doing is a bit of walking and hitting a few balls every once in a while. But that’s not the case.Golfers are one theContinue Reading »
Golf is a popular sport, especially during the summer months, but wrist injuries in golf are common, and they can really wreck your game, leaving you unable to enjoy a round at the weekend with your family and friends.A Common Golf Injury – Wrist ProblemsFor golfers that we see in clinic, wrist injuries are probablyContinue Reading »
When you pull a muscle, the pain can range from mild, like a minor neck strain you get from turning your head the wrong way, to very severe, such as a hamstring injury that leaves you unable to walk for days. Recently we had someone call and ask… “What do you do when you pull a muscle? MyContinue Reading »
For a lot of our patients, playing a round is a great way to relax, socialize and have fun. It’s also an enjoyable way to stay fit and healthy. However, if lower back pain stops you playing as often as you’d like, or leaves you in agony for days afterwards, it can be really frustrating. In thisContinue Reading »
Have You Ever Pulled A Muscle? Chances are you have… and you probably remember it clearly! A lot of patients here at Functional Advantage Physical Therapy are often surprised at how easy it is to pull a muscle. Someone recently pulled a back muscle while sneezing! They don’t realize how detrimental pulling a muscle could be toContinue Reading »
Golf is the most common summer activity that our patients do. It allows people to have social interactions while competing with friends, family, and colleagues. As with any sport, there are always opportunities for injury and improvement. Physical therapy can not only relieve pain from golfing, but also improve strength and mobility allowing players toContinue Reading »
Golf season is finally here! To make the best of the limited time we have with nice weather, we want to make sure you’re prepared to head out on the course without experiencing any pain. Here are six areas of the body, from head to toe, that are prone to golf injuries and some tipsContinue Reading »
