Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. It is played on a court similar to a tennis court but smaller in size, with a lower net, and using paddles and a plastic ball with holes. The sport was invented in the mid-1960s by Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and […]
Getting back to life: Someone called my Los Altos clinic the other day and asked this: “How long does it take to get back to exercise after an injury?… …I hurt my ankle a month ago, and want to know how long it’ll take me to get back to running. It’s frustrating not knowing if
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October is finally here, bringing with it the first signs of Fall, pumpkin-flavored treats, and most importantly; National Physical Therapy Month. Since its inauguration by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) in 1992, PT Month has been a great opportunity to celebrate all PT professionals as well as recognize the transformative power of physical therapy.
Of course, any injury that prevents you from doing things you love can impact your psychological wellness, too. Frustration, fear, sadness, anger, and loneliness are just some of the emotional challenges many injured athletes face. So, whether you’re a serious competitor or simply someone who loves staying active, these are the things you’ll want to
Here’s something for those who want to maintain keeping active this year, especially with running… Since we’re half way through January, let me talk to you about something I’ve heard a lot of people mention in the clinic – especially since starting off the year with being more active! One of the things that most
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Returning to exercise is something we all want to do after experiencing an injury. But doing so should be done correctly to avoid further injury. A few months ago, one of my patients Mark, fractured his leg for the first time. He was out on a bike ride cycling down a hill, lost control, fell
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