Reprinted from: https://bit.ly/3jEta7N As a Clinic Director and licensed physical therapist, there are a few things that I wish our patients would do to help them overcome their pains and get back to what they love in a healthy way. In this article, I will highlight the ten most important things you need to know when going through PT to ensure you maximize your chance for a full recovery and return to pre-injury function. 1. Ice and Heat: Both Can Help With an Injury Ice can assist with controlling swelling and decreasing pain. This treatment is best performed within the first 24–48 hours of ..read more

If you've ever visited a physical therapist for a sports injury, you should know the medical DMS treatment device. But you probably don't know Rooftree R20 massage gun. DMS's unique because it features real metal massage heads that penetrate deeply and feel great on your skin. The Rooftree R20 massage gun features aluminum alloy attachments that enhance performance and percussion, and are more durable than massage heads made of plastic. The smooth surface of the metal heads feels great on the skin, and they're designed for direct skin massage contact. The advantage of having metal attachment i ..read more

Reprinted from: https://www.health.com/fitness/hip-strengthening-exercises Turns out, Shakira's not the only one who believes hips don't lie. Those ball-and-socket joints can reveal a lot about a person, and equally important is how well they're taken care of, through hip strengthening and stretching. When a person has tight hips, it generally means that they've been sitting a lot, like at a desk job, working on a computer all day, says Chelsey Wilkens, NASM-CPT, a trainer at Soho Strength Lab in New York City. “By doing active stretches before or after sitting for extended periods of ti ..read more

Percussion therapy is there for a long but the new innovative massage guns are revolutionary. Percussion massage helps to repair the tissue by increasing blood circulation. If you are looking for a massage gun then make sure that this is only for soft tissue and avoid using it on bones unless you operate it at low intensity with a soft head attachment. Percussion massage gun is very papular among athletes as it can relieve sore muscles like a pro gym massager. Gym and Spa lovers are in trouble as the other gathering. As it is impractical to go to a spa every day now and follow all the SOP ..read more

Reprinted from: https://bit.ly/3lFtiDw Most quick cardio regimens for weight loss involve high-intensity interval training (HIIT) that leaves you gasping for air. And while they’re fantastic for conditioning and dropping fat, all that jumping around can take its toll on your joints and lead to muscle dysfunction and injury. So, we’ve put together a workout that’ll get your heart pumping to ramp up your metabolism without stressing your body. In this do-anywhere, bodyweight workout, you’ll push hard for 20 minutes to create core stability, open up tight hips, and get a much-needed cardio b ..read more

Reprinted from:https://bit.ly/3tbNrUb The groin muscles are one of the most injury-prone regions in the body, according to doctor of physical therapy Grayson Wickham, D.P.T., C.S.C.S., founder of Movement Vault, a digital movement education platform. And while Brené Brown stated in her wildly popular Ted Talk that "vulnerability isn't weakness but a superpower," that's just not the case for groin muscles (Sorry, BB!). On the contrary, groin vulnerability can lead to pain, discomfort, muscle tightness, and even injury. That's why we put together this groin guide. Scroll down to learn why this ..read more

Reprinted from: https://bit.ly/3rbtP1Z While your recovery plan of attack will be different if you're coming back from a 10K versus a marathon, there are many similarities that hold true no matter what distance you just ran. Whether you have an IRL fun-run 5K on the books or you're still planning to virtually tackle the half-marathon mileage of a now-canceled event—after all, you put in the training gosh-darnit!—what you do after you cross the finish line (virtual or otherwise) is just as important as what you did leading up to "race day." While recovery has become a bit of a buzzword, that do ..read more

Reprinted from:https://bit.ly/39U51VV What Is Myofascial Release? Myofascial release is a type of physical therapy often used to treat myofascial pain syndrome. Myofascial pain syndrome is a chronic pain disorder caused by sensitivity and tightness in your myofascial tissues. These tissues surround and support the muscles throughout your body. The pain usually originates from specific points within your myofascial tissues called “trigger points.” Myofascial release focuses on reducing pain by easing the tension and tightness in the trigger points. It’s not always easy to understand what trigg ..read more

Reprinted from: https://bit.ly/2XRpML4 Athletes and fitness enthusiasts can really benefit their bodies by using their own percussive therapy massage gun. With access to a handy, portable, massage gun device you will get the help you need with body recovery after you finish working out, muscle aches and soreness, and also pain relief. Fitness trainers and amateur exercise practitioners should take the time now to wrap their heads around these enticing reasons to use a massage gun device and to be able to understand why their bodies will thank them for it later for it. Perform Better in Y ..read more

Reprinted from: https://bit.ly/35KkyVQ Is your work causing physical pain? Work-related disorders aren’t just limited to heavy manufacturing or construction. They can occur in all types of industries and work environments, including office spaces. Research shows that repetitive motion, poor posture, and staying in the same position can cause or worsen musculoskeletal disorders. Staying in one position while doing repetitive motions is typical of a desk job. An analysis of job industry trends over the past 50 years revealed that at least 8 in 10 American workers are desk potatoes. The ha ..read more