Ski season is approaching fast! There’s nothing better than hitting the slopes and enjoying the fresh powder, but it’s important to stay safe while you’re doing it. Skiing can be a dangerous sport if you’re not careful, and injuries are all too common. Want to know how to avoid skiing injuries this upcoming ski season? …
If you’re like most people, you probably don’t think about physical therapy until you need it. And when that time comes, it’s usually because of an old injury that’s been causing pain and discomfort for a while. You’re not alone. More than one-third of adults in the United States have reported experiencing chronic pain in …
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Chronic pain can happen to anyone in any part of the body. According to 2019 research by the CDC, 20.4% of adults had chronic pain in the past three months. Chronic pain syndrome can make it difficult to work, engage in recreational activities, and live the life you want. You probably have tried different treatments to help …
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Rotator cuff injuries are extremely common in the United States. According to research, between two to four million individuals are impacted by rotator cuff problems each year. However, the good news is that most people with a rotator cuff tear recover with physical therapy and other non-surgical treatments. At Backcountry Physical Therapy, a sports physical therapist …
The concept of cutting down your blood flow to IMPROVE healing may seem counter-intuitive, but truly it’s not! Blood flow restriction training (BFR) is constantly becoming more popular in both the rehabilitation world and the fitness world in general. How does it work? BFR uses a cuff that is similar to a blood pressure cuff …
Plantar fasciitis is no fun. It can be stubborn, painful, and very limiting. Risk factors for plantar fasciitis include the very active population, but those who are overweight often can develop this as well. Some of the telltale signs that you are experiencing symptoms of plantar fasciitis is pain along the bottom of the foot. …
What is dry needling? Dry needling is a modality used by physical therapists, athletic trainers, chiropractors, or physicians to decrease tension in muscle tissues. A needle is inserted in specific spots on the desired muscle. Typically, the target is an area of tight, irritated tissue called a trigger point. A twitch response is often desired …
After a little time off for the holidays, we are back with more knowledge for you on your outdoor lifestyle! We are diving right into it talking about this ski season that is already off to a great start! While skiing is amazing, the discomfort of wearing ski boots can be a deterrent that limits …
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Most injuries while climbing involve the trunk or upper body. In fact, only about 5-10% of climbing injuries involve the lower body. That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t address the possibility of leg injuries…ESPECIALLY if you have had a history of problems with the lower body. Let’s take some time to talk about the hamstrings (muscles …
One of the most common injuries avid climbers will experience is a tear to an annular pulley along one of their fingers. This structure helps to keep tendons in place. When placing excessive weight loads onto fingers, such as while reaching into pockets on the wall, the risk is higher. A pulley tear is often …
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