With winter dumping wet and heavy snow in New England, ME, it is especially important to shovel with proper body mechanics. Back, shoulder, and neck pain are the most common pains to result from snow removal. Also, falls and the injuries associated with them are of concern.  Here are just a few suggestions to keep you safe and pain free when dealing with the next snowstorm:  Bend the hips and knees when lifting: your glute muscles are some of the strongest in your body and will prevent spraining your long thin back muscles. Dropping your butt down before lifting snow will ensure tho ..read more

As the nation gears up for March Madness, basketball fans are eagerly anticipating the thrill of buzzer-beaters, Cinderella stories, and bracket-busting upsets. But amidst the excitement of the tournament, one common injury threatens to bench players and dampen spirits: the dreaded ankle sprain. Whether you’re a star player on the court or a die-hard fan cheering from the sidelines, knowing how to prevent and manage ankle sprains can keep you in the game this March Madness season.  Ankle sprains, caused by the stretching or tearing of ligaments, are a prevalent injury in basketball, often ..read more

When there is 1 week to go until race day, it is important to make sure you have your hydration and fuel strategy thought out.   Fuel is key to a successful marathon experience, as we want to make sure we are adequately hydrated and can sustain running the 13.1 or 26.2 distance with enough calories, carbohydrates and blood glucose levels.  Most races begin early, 7 AM is a typical start time, you must know what time your race starts, or corral begins, especially if the marathon and half marathon have different start times.       Ideally you will want to eat a ..read more

At this point in your full/ half marathon training, you may be experiencing some aches and pains.  Often 3-4 weeks out from race day is when you will hit peak milage and unfortunately balancing training load and recovery becomes difficult, which may lead to a musculoskeletal related injury.   An injury constitutes a restriction or halt in training due to pain.  Prevalence varies but novice runners tend to have the highest reported injuries.  Other risk factors include body characteristics such as joint alignment, muscle strength, flexibility, body weight and BMI.  ..read more

If you look at the weeks and months ahead in your selected marathon or half marathon training plan, you will see weekly mileage totals and distance runs become greater and longer.  It can be intimidating to look at the mileage and increased workload.  Maybe you think to yourself, “How will I ever be able to go that far or run that much?”  You can and you will but first, you need to define your goals, and second, be persistent.   Being able to run for two or three or more hours is not easy, but can be accomplished with persistence, patience, and maybe a little understan ..read more

Invest in well-fitted running shoes. Running shoes are not everyday sneakers, and they are specifically designed to support your specific foot type and training load.    I recommend starting by going to a local running store to get the best fit, selection, and advice for your specific needs.  Most consultants at a local running store will be far more knowledgeable about running shoe types, have a wider selection, carry running-specific brands, and can customize to your needs.   Going to a running store can also be a little overwhelming because they carry so many differ ..read more

Congratulations! You have signed up for a marathon, ideally, your upcoming race is about 5- 6 months out, September – October 2023, so you will be able to give yourself plenty of time to train accordingly, 16-22 weeks. One of the most common causes of a running injury is building mileage too quickly, so give yourself plenty of time to build up your base. It is recommended to consistently run 20-30 miles per week for about 6 months to 1 year before committing to training for a marathon. Most runners will be successful if they have a specific training plan. These are easy to come by and you can ..read more

Many lenders evaluate the potential of small business owners using a framework called the five C’s of credit. It is important to have a good understanding of what lenders are looking for in order to have to best chances of getting approved for business financing. The 5 C’s are: ·      Character: How responsible you are with repaying your debt ·      Capacity (Cash flow): Ability to pay what you borrow ·      Capital: The assets you have, if you have savings where you can make payments from ·      ..read more

By Martha Briscoe, SPT Student at Doisy College of Health Sciences, Saint Louis University Experiencing back or neck pain? Have you been working or studying from home for the last few months? Consider your desk or workstation set-up. An ergonomically sound office station should include the following: back support, wrist rest, arm rests, and a properly aligned chair height to monitor height. Check out this photo for some information on how this might look in your home. If you are having trouble building a comfortable space—be creative! Setting your monitor on a stack of books or placing a ..read more

St. Louis, MO – January 21, 2021 – APEXNETWORK PHYSICAL THERAPY recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Placement in the Franchise 500® is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry making it one of the company’s most competitive rankings ever. Recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, the Franchise 500® ranks ApexNetwork Physical Therapy as for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power. “Despite the current pa ..read more