Blood Flow Restriction Training
Blood Flow Restriction Training What is Blood Flow Restriction? A form of low intensity resistance training that can be used to enhance muscle growth, strength, and performance of the working muscles A way to prevent muscle atrophy and build strength without increasing load on joints How does Blood Flow Restriction work? A specifically designed cuff […]
4 Types of Perineal Tears
4 Types of Perineal Tears By Dr. Morgan Kinnes What do ACLs and Perineums have in common? Maybe more than you think. Both are commonly injured, there are up to 200,000 ACL injuries per year in the United States and 90% of women have some degree of perineal tearing while giving birth (this is almost […]
Returning to running after ACL Surgery
Returning to running after ACL Surgery By Kaysha Heck ACL tears are one of the most common knee injuries sustained while skiing. With the heavy snow, good skiing, and epic power days this year, I’m sure there was no shortage of knee injuries. While I hope everyone had a safe and healthy season, I know […]
Tips for those hard winter shoveling months
Tips for those hard winter shoveling months Symptoms and Recovery Well you know the ol’ saying in our area – nine months of winter…three months of road construction! That being said, it is time for us to bunker down and prepare to dig ourselves out of our homes and barns while trying to stay vertical […]
Rock Climbing Injury Prevention
Rock Climbing Injury Prevention Climbing can be a very fun and rewarding sport. Here are some tips and tricks to prevent musculoskeletal injuries while climbing. 1) Warm-up! Your climbing warm-up should involve dynamic movements at both the upper and lower extremities that are sport-specific. This means mimicking the types of movements used in climbing and […]
Oh My Hammy!
Oh My Hammy! Dr. Norene Christensen, PT, DSc, OCS At some point in our athletic endeavors, we have experienced a high hamstring strain (at the base of the butt) or mid muscle strain. Hamstring injuries may occur after accumulated repetitive microscopic trauma or in response to a single event exceeding the limits of the […]
8 Great Things to Do in Wyoming During Winter If you Didn’t Have To Worry About Back Pain
8 Great things to do in wyoming during winter If you didn’t have to worry about back pain By Dr. V. Norene Christensen 80% of Americans will experience back pain at least once in their lifetime. If you are living with back pain, then you might also feel pain in your butt and down your leg […]
Being Thankful Can Improve Your Health!
Being Thankful Can Improve Your Health! By Dr. V. Norene Christensen Have you ever considered how being thankful can influence your health? If you really stop and think about it, it makes sense. We’ve all been around the person who complains all the time, views every situation with a glass is half-empty approach, or just has […]
Pediatric Developmental Physical Therapy
Pediatric Developmental Physical Therapy What is a Pediatric Physical Therapist: A Pediatric Physical Therapist provides services and support for children and their families, from birth to age 18. They work with kids who have developmental delays or disabilities aiding in development, restoring function, and improving mobility. They identify and treat conditions that may lead to […]
Pre & Post Prostatectomy and Physical Therapy
Pre & Post Prostatectomy and Physical Therapy “Prostate? I have heard the term; my doctor has talked about it… but what exactly does it do?” A prostate is a reproductive organ in people born as males. It works with the testicles and fluids from other glands to make up semen/ allow for ejaculation. It is […]