by Alex Sutton | Dec 4, 2020 | Physical Therapy
Sensory receptors send information to the brain where it is interpreted, processed, and sent back out for action. Movement depends on sensory input and the bottom of the foot is one powerhouse of a feedback sensory system! When it comes to helping our body exist...
by Alex Sutton | Nov 9, 2020 | Physical Therapy, Physio
Can you guess what the 2 most common rotator cuff injuries are? ⤵ 1⃣ Impingements 2⃣ Tears ➡Impingement occurs when the soft tissues of the rotator cuff become swollen and inflamed. They can be caused by traumas such as falling or by repetitive use, which can cause...
by Alex Sutton | Nov 6, 2020 | Clinical Nutrition, Physical Therapy
🔑PRO TIP❗ 👉It’s maintaining a healthy lifestyle from how you eat, to how you move, sleep, and adapt to the daily stressors in your life. 🔑If you have symptoms of pain or poor health, they are warning signs that an imbalanced state has persisted long enough for...
by Alex Sutton | Nov 2, 2020 | Physical Therapy, Physio
With proper walking and running technique, you can AVOID INJURY and IMPROVE MUSCULAR ENDURANCE. Here are a few things to consider: 1⃣ The right degree of flexion in your knees and elbows is important to reduce strain on your joints. 2⃣ Posture is important. In fact,...
by Alex Sutton | Oct 30, 2020 | Physical Therapy
What’s unique about the shoulder blade is that it doesn’t have a true joint attaching it to the ribs. Instead, the surrounding muscles surrounding are tasked with maintaining stability and mobility of the shoulder blade. If these muscles are not able to move...
by Alex Sutton | Oct 30, 2020 | Physical Therapy
Symptoms of SUBSCAPULARIS SYNDROME include: -Limited overhead reach ability (i.e. reaching for something on a high shelf) -Pain with throwing type of movements ❗Symptoms may worsen after repetitive overuse in overhead activities such as tennis, swimming, etc.❗ Getting...
