Millions of Americans suffer from migraines. According to the American Migraine Foundation, at least 39 million Americans live with migraines; however, this number is most likely much higher as many people may not be diagnosed  or receive medical treatment for their migraines [1]. Migraines are more than just a headache. They are a neurological disease that involves nerve pathway and chemicals and are associated with a range of symptoms and possible treatments [1,2]. Migraine attacks have four different phases: prodrome, aura, headache, and postdrome. It is important to know that some peo ..read more

As of writing, school just got out. So why are we talking back to school already? Because like it or not, school sports are a serious deal! Practices start soon, and training has already begun. Make sure you and your athletes are prepared for the season by paying attention to individual needs of each sport, proper recovery, and if needed – proper support from equipment. Common High School Sports Injuries According to experts, ankle sprains are the most common high school sport injury. Pretty much every sport is susceptible to causing ankle and foot injuries, so we want to make sure we are prot ..read more

Oh No! You Got Hurt. Now What? Yes, one part of being active is the possibility for injuries. Hopefully rare and minor, injuries do happen. The only way to truly prevent them from ever happening is to lay at home on the couch in a safe bubble…and that comes with its own long term risks to your health. What if you do get a minor injury? It’s okay, you will recover – and here is how! Maybe you have heard of the term RICE. It stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. RICE is a great start, but more recent research and knowledge puts a little twist on it… Starting with rest. Yes, you need ..read more

We all know we have done it before. We know family and friends who have done it before. Set these lofty goals for our New Year Resolutions, and then pretty much give up on them within a month or two. According to finder.com, almost 50% of resolutions set every year revolve around health and fitness. Whether it is losing 10 pounds, or running a 20k – people gravitate toward the end goal. I’ll discuss more in a second why this is a terrible idea. Of the people who set resolutions, 13% think they will fail right off the bat (seems odd…) compared to about 73% who believe they will for sure accompl ..read more

An unfortunate part of being active is injuries can happen. While the ultimate goal is to avoid them at all costs, sometimes things happen. Whether it be an acute injury, or some kind of chronic issue, there are many ways that we can train around them to still do our body right while focusing on improving the injured area in which we are trying to heal. Assess the Situation The first step is to assess what caused the injury. Like touching a hot stove, we don’t want to continue doing things over and over again if they keep causing us pain. Unfortunately, for many people certain things that they ..read more

Summer is in the air and people are lacing up their sneakers and hitting the park paths and city streets for one of their favorite activities, running. Whether you’re a newbie recreational runner, a weekend warrior, or an Olympian, staying pain-free and preventing injury is of utmost importance. In our latest blog, we’ll explore the causes and offer solutions to knee pain and other common runner’s injuries. Throughout, you’ll learn effective strategies for preventing injuries, and how to apply kinesiology tape to lessen the stress and pain associated with runner’s injuries. Common Causes of Kn ..read more

Kinesiology tape is a therapeutic tape used to treat musculoskeletal injuries. This form of therapeutic tape was originally created by Kenzo Kase, a Japanese chiropractor, in the 1970s. The majority of kinesiology tapes are made from cotton, acrylic adhesive, latex free, and are hypoallergenic and water resistant. Since becoming popular in 2008 during the Olympic Games, kinesiology tape like Mueller’s Typhoon ELITE has been used in sports rehabilitation settings all over the world to help with sports injuries. Although the current research on kinesiology tape has not been conclusive to confirm ..read more

  Being a Health and Human Performance (Kinesiology) Major at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, I have learned that it is important to help your body recover after a tough workout. I would like to share with you some stretches that I do after running and what I do to help my muscles recover after a hard workout.   To explain more detail from my video, here are three simple stretches that I do after every run.   Down Dog Calf Stretch: This is a stretch that you can use to help with loosening your calf muscles. Glute Stretch: This stretch is great for tight glutes and hip ..read more

Running is one of life’s simple joys. Just by moving your feet and balancing your body, you can experience head-to-toe exhilaration. Some people do it for fun or for health. Some go running because they formed the habit early in life. Some discover running later and never look back. Some run off-and-on based on life changes and mood. But one thing all runners share is frustration with an injury. An injury of the foot, ankle, knee, or hip can completely throw off your running plans. An injury can make it impossible or painful to run. Even walking daily can be a challenge. It can be necessary to ..read more

Being a physical therapist means being there for clients through thick and thin. You help clients conquer their physical limitations and reach fitness goals they couldn’t reach alone. You are there providing guidance when clients are at their peak and you’re also there to provide support when clients experience setbacks. Injuries are among the greatest setbacks of all. Often acquired when pushing hard and focusing on performance, injuries can happen to anyone. During session or solo training or sometimes just during everyday activities. This might happen with a client you’re working with ..read more