Sports Therapy

DIY Gel Ice Packs -Recommended by physical therapists for therapy and sports injuries. Easy and inexpensive to make with ingredients you have at home.

Competitor magazine ran this excellent one-page story in its March 2012 issue on easy remedies for plantar fasciitis, a common running injury. I have used the golf ball technique to great success, …

How to treat an ankle sprain and rehabilitate it to prevent it recurring!

The anterior cruciate ligament, more commonly called the ACL, is the main stabilizing ligament in your knee. Injuries to the ACL, which runs from your shin bone up to your thigh bone, are common.

Take that pressure off your knees!

Dr. Scott Rand We thought it would be interesting to get a perspective on sports injuries from the other side of the table. We are excited to share with you a question and answer session we had with Scott Rand, M.D., a Houston-area sports medicine doctor within Houston Methodist hospital system’s Orthopedics & Sports Medicine clinic. What led you to a career in sports medicine? I played sports in high school, but was not really an athlete. During college and medical school, sports and…

This infographic illustrates some of the more common running injuries, how to avoid them, and how to recover from them.

We review some of the best ROM and low impact knee exercises for any recovering after an ACL surgery.

The road to healing an injury often involves being poked, prodded, and even shocked. Greatist sorts through the most popular physical therapy methods that help you feel, look, and move better.

A multitude of situations can result in a sports-related injury. Being aware of the risk factors goes a long way in preventing them. Strengthening your muscles, getting proper rest and working at the proper pace are essential to staying healthy.

While everyone wants to talk about advanced exercises and return to sport, it is probably infinitely more important to assure that the early phases of rehabilitation go well to avoid complications and allow more advanced drills down the road.

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The best gym exercises for knee replacement rehabilitation are those that improve range of motion and strength. Experts reveal which gym machines are safe.

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