Winter Weight Lifting Tips
Oh the weather outside is frightful, But the gym is so delightful, Since we’ve got no place to go, Let it snow let it snow let it snow! ‘Tis that time of year to debate bundling up and braving the chill or heading to the warmth (and potential monotony) of the gym. One...
People are Fascinating
People are fascinating. We come in all different shapes, sizes, colors, and personalities. Humans are formed based on their ancestors, culture, family, environmental exposure, athletic and recreational activities, as well as habits of daily life. What we do with our...
Aches? Injuries? If You’re Feeling Lost, Maybe PT Can Help!
Alright, time to “toot” the physical therapy horn. I am obviously biased towards the benefits of PT as it is my chosen life’s work up until this point. At Rebound we get to see firsthand the benefits of PT on a daily basis. Patients regularly make significant positive...
Posture
Sit up straight! Stop slouching! Shoulders back! For many, these commands beckon memories of parents reminding us to correct for a poor posture. A lady recently told me how her mother would frequently have her balance a book on her head to maintain an upright...
What Can Yoga do for You?
We've all heard the hype about Yoga: It increases flexibility, improves peace of mind, decreases blood pressure, improves core strength, increases lung capacity and depth of breathing, improves balance, helps increase your energy levels and improves your mental focus....
Running Times Article
Did you know Brad Ott was recently featured in a Running Times article regarding core alignment and activation? This technique helped Edie Stevenson fix her form and break into success as a great runner! It is part of the Rebound Sports and Physical Therapy philosophy...
Swimming
Swimming is a fascinating sport. It is not a sport where you can simply put your brain on the shelf and just “go.” To excel at the sport you must be in tune with your body, what it is doing, where it is at in space, and anticipate the next movement. You must work with...
NFL Knee Pain – A Case Study
A recent patient is a great example of how good the body is at compensating for biomechanical imbalances. He is a young NFL receiver with a one year history of left knee pain. There was no history of trauma to the knee and he described soreness and pain over the front...
Running Stimuli
Here at Rebound we don’t have the most sophisticated or high tech equipment in the world. No zero gravity treadmill, fancy cameras, or futuristic balance machines. The most high tech we get is usually balloons, Therabands, and often a small rubber ball. Oh, and we do...
A Pain in the Neck
It would seem that technology may be getting the best of us. Years ago businesses and offices at home became filled with modern day computers; creating long hours of staring at monitors and screens that too often were positioned with poor ergonomics. Carpal tunnel...
Direct Access to Physical Therapy Services – The Past and Present
A number of years ago obtaining access to physical therapy services required a formal prescription (“referral”) from a physician. This meant that a patient had to be seen first by a doctor and then referred on to PT. The APTA (American Physical Therapy...
The Stress Bucket
Athletes who suffer an overuse injury will often ask “How did this happen? My training had been going so well.” They may even point out that seemingly nothing was significantly different with their training leading up to the injury. That’s when we have to pull out the...