Three Reasons to Wear Extremity Braces While Playing Sports

By Brian Acton Whether you’re an experienced athlete, a weekend warrior, or somewhere in between, getting injured doesn’t always have to take you out of action. Depending on the injury, you may be ...

How Regular Exercise Can Help Prevent Future Injuries

By Brian Acton Physical activity is about more than just burning calories or the enjoyment of breaking a sweat. Regular movement is actually a great way to avoid physical injury, from the everyday ...

Common Beach Injuries Can Happen on Dry Land

By Brian Acton Going to the beach is a great recreational pastime that can involve lounging by the waves, playing in the sun, or going swimming. Most avid beachgoers are probably already aware of t...

How to Prevent Gardening Injuries

By Brian Acton Gardening season is finally here, and it’s time for gardeners to get outside and go to work. But anyone with a green thumb knows that gardening can be deceptively hard labor that com...

Five Reasons to Seek Physical Therapy When You Aren’t Injured

By Brian Acton Physical therapy is commonly thought of as a method for recovering from a serious injury. But there are other reasons to see a physical therapist other than recovering or building up...

8 Ways to Avoid Common Knee Problems

By Brian Acton Knee injuries are common among elite athletes and the average person alike. Because the knee is a complex body part that’s involved in so many movements, it’s vulnerable to many type...

How to Get Back Into Exercise After an Injury

By Brian Action For many common injuries, the best medicine is rest: taking time to recuperate can help your body recover and avoid injuring yourself all over again. But if your injury is keeping y...

Six Smart Ways to Promote Healthy Joints

Your joints connect your bones and allow them to move freely, helping your body accomplish just about every physical movement and activity you can imagine.  It’s in your best interest to keep them ...

How to Reduce Your Risk of Developing Arthritis

Preventing arthritis isn’t as straightforward as you may think. There are many factors that contribute to your risk of developing arthritis; some of them, such as genetics, aren’t modifiable, and y...

Six Potential Benefits of a Daily Stretch Routine

If you don’t stretch on a daily basis, it might be time to start. Sure, stretching can relieve tight muscles, but it also conveys several other physical and mental benefits. Whether you’re an athle...