by Katie Wolfley, PT DPT | May 21, 2023 | Injury Prevention
Are you skipping cooldown exercises after your walk, workout, or physical activity? If so, you’re risking sore, stiff muscles – and even injury. A proper cooldown not only prevents muscle pain, but also helps improve your flexibility over time, aids in recovery, and...
by Katie Wolfley, PT DPT | May 16, 2023 | Balance, Injury Prevention
Do you struggle with balance or mobility, or feel like your lower body is weak? Try performing a 30-second Sit-to-Stand Test. The Sit-to-Stand Test is a simple assessment that measures your strength and mobility and can give you a better indication of lower-body...
by Katie Wolfley, PT DPT | Apr 21, 2023 | Injury Prevention, Physical Fitness
Do you perform a warm-up routine before exercising? If you don’t, you should! Loosen up and alleviate those “snap, crackle, or pops” with these three easy warm-up exercises. Simple Warm-Up Routine In the video below, Physical Therapist Katie Wolfley, PT DPT, shows you...
by John Nazzarett, PT DPT | Apr 20, 2023 | Golfing, Injury Prevention
Are you doing a tee box warm-up before hitting the course? If you’re not, you should be. In their lifetime, 67.7% of golfers experience a golf-specific injury(1) and the types of injuries reported often impact daily activities like walking and sitting(2). Before...
by Kearsten Fish PT DPT | Nov 3, 2022 | Injury Prevention, Running, YMCA Turkey Trot
Do you warm up before starting your run? If you said “no,” you’re not alone. It’s a mistake many runners make. Jumping right into a run without warming up can mean sacrificing miles to find your rhythm. Feel your best right out of the gate with a proper warm-up....
by Kearsten Fish PT DPT | Nov 3, 2022 | Injury Prevention, Running, YMCA Turkey Trot
Have you ever started a race “running hot,” or at too fast of a pace? It’s a mistake many runners make. When adrenaline kicks in, pace can be hard to control. That said, it is possible to remain consistent from start to finish – and the secret to doing so is in your...
