This content was updated for accuracy and relevance on Oct 10, 2023 Baseball season is starting back up, and as America’s favorite pastime, it’s very likely you are gearing up for another long season. With long seasons come plenty of opportunities for injuries, and baseball is not new to sports injuries. Every baseball player should… Read more »
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Common Volleyball Injuries & How to Prevent Them
This content was updated for accuracy and relevance on 07/03/23 Volleyball is one of the most popular sports in the world. This fun, fast-paced, and agile sport requires the athlete to be ready to go from head to toe, meaning that the risk of injury can be high. It can take a serious toll on an… Read more »
Total Joint Hip Replacement Surgery Recovery
Each year, there are more than 500,000 people who undergo a total hip replacement, arthroplasty. If you, or someone you know, are one of those people who suffer from hip pain and are seeking a solution, we are answering the most asked questions regarding total hip replacement surgery and hope you find the following information… Read more »
Total Joint Shoulder Surgery Recovery
This content was updated for accuracy and relevance on 02/13/2024. The shoulder is a highly mobile joint and often one of the first joints in the human body to develop arthritis. The shoulder joint is a ball and socket joint between the shoulder blade (scapula) and the upper arm bone (humerus). Other important bones in… Read more »
Physical therapy teaches fitness trainer how to be mentally in-tune with his body
“Physical therapy has helped me to mentally be in-tune with my physical body. I now listen to my body more and give it the necessary time it needs to rest.” – Coach Ray, fitness trainer, athlete, and former Ivy Rehab patient When fitness is a way of life, an injury can quickly bring everything to… Read more »
Marathon Training & Quick Tips From a Runner & PT
This content was updated for accuracy and relevance on June 9, 2023 Is running a marathon on your bucket list? It takes a lot of planning and preparation – right up there with writing a book, climbing a mountain, and jumping out of an airplane. If you’re one of the lucky ones to accomplish this… Read more »
Developmental Milestones in Childhood – Why Are They So Important?
Parents often wonder if their child is developing like others their age and may find themselves comparing their child to friends, siblings, or cousins. How can parents really know if their child is on track? What does it mean if they seem to be “behind” other children? The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) introduced a program… Read more »
Dry Needling – What is it?
Dry needling is a relatively new treatment option in the US, having only been around for 30 years or so, but its popularity is rapidly rising due to the numerous benefits it provides for pain relief and range of motion. What is dry needling? In simple terms, dry needling is a safe and effective way… Read more »
5 Tips to Avoid Pain After Shoveling
Anyone who lives in a region with snow can relate – you wake up in the morning and look out the window expecting to see green grass but instead, you’re greeted with 6 inches of snow. It looks pretty from inside; the first snow of the season always does. Then you realize you’ve got an… Read more »