Patient Education
Protecting Your Posture as a Student
It’s easy to develop aches and pains as a student. Screen use is a huge contributing factor to a stiff neck, tight shoulders or even headaches – especially when paired with poor posture while using a computer or phone. It’s important to understand what is causing certain types of a pain, and even more important, […]
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Back to School Shouldn’t Mean Body Pain
Heading back to school means a lot of changes and challenges. A new backpack, new routines and possibly a new set of physical demands. And that doesn’t just apply to students – teachers have a lot of changes too, especially when it comes to time on feet after possibly enjoying a more leisurely summer. If […]
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Why 'Rest' Often Isn't Enough
Rest is often given as a solution to letting an injury heal. For something minor — say if you’ve been overloading the body with intensive exercise — rest can be a good solution. However, it’s also a passive strategy, and not every ‘problem’ is solved through passivity — it’s just simply delaying solving the problem. […]
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Do you ride?
Whether you’re new to cycling or ride regularly, there is a lot to learn about how physiotherapy can benefit cyclists. This low impact sport is not only great for cardiovascular help, but it’s also a great way to balance training for anyone who participates in multi-sport activities. That said, the more you ride, the more […]
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How to improve your golf game
As the weather gets warmer and outdoor sports become more enjoyable, you may be looking to dust off your clubs. It can always feel a little rusty getting back into the swing of things, but did you know there are exercises you can do at home to improve your performance? Two of the most important […]
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Knee pain after running?
Have you set some racing goals this year only to feel pain or discomfort in your knee(s) after training or racing? Don’t fret just yet. While pain is an indicator that something needs to be addressed, it does not necessarily mean you need to stop running altogether. Running is a high-impact exercise that places significant […]
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8 Efficient Exercises for Endurance Athletes
If you’re already training for an endurance sport, such as long-distance running or triathlon, chances are you are dedicating most of your training time to be very sport-specific, especially as you increase volume. However, this means you might be missing out on some crucial exercises that can help to not only improve performance, but more […]
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What is the AlterG?
And what is it used for in Physical Therapy? The AlterG, or anti-gravity treadmill, is one of our favorite machines at UP. Not only is it a very cool piece of equipment, but it also helps our patients to shorten recovery time, reduce energy risk and enhance athletic performance? （CBA player） So what is the […]
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Why a shoulder injury shouldn't mean surgery
A weight lifter and Dragon Boat Racer, when Salvatore injured his shoulder in the gym, he was hopeful that a little rest would solve the pain. But after a month without much resolve, he knew he had to take more measures to get back to his training. He had been to UP once before and […]
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Keeping a Physical Therapy Routine over the holidays
Over the holidays it can be hard to stick to any routine. Between long travel days, family visits, and just wanting to relax and take a break, it’s easy to set aside your regular routine to just focus on the present moment. And that’s okay! But if you’ve been going to physical therapy, there’s good […]
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