Shin Splints vs. Stress Fracture: How to Tell the Difference
05/26/2026
If you’re dealing with persistent shin pain, you might assume it’s shin splints. After all, they’re common among runners, […]
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Crutch Training
05/15/2026
What is Frozen Shoulder and How to Treat It
06/25/2025
Shoulder discomfort can be a big disruption to your everyday life, especially when it’s caused by a frozen shoulder. […]
Understanding and Managing Shin Splints
05/27/2025
When high-impact activities like running, dancing or sports leave you with sore shins, you may be dealing with shin […]
Understanding and Managing Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow
04/25/2025
Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow are two of the more common elbow tendinopathies, Both conditions can significantly impact your performance on the court, course or even everyday tasks.
Brace Yourself: Q&A on Ankle Sprains
03/17/2024
A scenario familiar to many unfolds as a high school basketball player eagerly returns to the court after weeks of […]
The Equipment You’ll Need After Orthopedic Surgery
09/08/2021
Planning for any surgical procedure comes with a variety of challenges. In orthopedic-related surgeries, one of the factors requiring attention […]
Five Ways to Protect Your Joints
08/11/2021
Are you experiencing pain during your daily activities due to rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or osteoarthritis (OA)? Are you looking for […]
Heat Related Illnesses
07/23/2021
We are definitely in the dog days of summer. As temperatures continue to climb, so does the risk of a […]
Why Does My Low Back Hurt?
02/11/2021
If you’re spending a lot of time thinking, “why does my low back hurt?” then you’re not alone.
Low back pain […]
7 Tips for Upper Body Weight Lifting after a Shoulder Injury
12/18/2020
Returning to a weight lifting routine after a shoulder injury is always a hot topic.
Multiple muscles attach at the shoulder, […]
Walking with Arthritis
09/09/2020
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is estimated to affect 250 million people worldwide. It can be associated with pain, functional limitations, reduced […]
Choosing the Right Running Shoe
05/08/2020
Elisa Bowcutt, physical therapist and avid runner, talks about different shoe categories, brands and what to consider when buying a new pair.
Stretching and Strengthening Exercises For Runners
05/01/2020
April and May are typically the months when temperatures are getting warmer, the days are getting longer, and runners are […]
It’s just a finger! Or is it?
01/31/2020
“It’s just a finger!”
“How can it be so hard to get better?”
“Why is it so tough to regain my motion?”
These […]
Tips for Preventing Dance Injuries
12/09/2019
As many adolescent sports are these days, dance is typically a year-round activity. With performances and competitions scattered throughout the […]
Low Impact Knee Exercises
05/13/2019
In Nebraska, we have four seasons, which means it can be difficult to spend time outside walking exercising. For those […]
Preparing for Your Total Joint Replacement
05/08/2019
It has probably been a long time coming, but now you have decided to have a total joint replacement. Regardless […]