The Lactic Acid Myth August 16, 2013 by Evie Ullman, DPT Many of you avid exercisers out there complain of muscle soreness post workout and blame it on lactic acid hanging around in the muscles. “I need a massage to clear out the lactic acid,” you may say. This is actually a myth. I will…
DetailsMaintaining Fitness Into the Fall Season August 30, 2013 by Sara Bresnick, PT Sad to say, the summer is coming to an end. Fall is a great time to be outside, but daylight is starting to noticeably dwindle. I find that this is a time when many of my clients are having difficulty with motivation. …
DetailsThe Shin Bone is Connected to the Thigh Bone September 6, 2013 by Stacy Choquette, PTA Why does my low back hurt if I have an injury in my knee? I have heard this question along with many different versions regularly throughout my years as a PTA. Why do other parts of our bodies become…
DetailsGuidelines to Travel – a Sports Medicine Perspective September 25, 2013 by David Merson, DPT, ATC Travel is an inevitable part of life. Whether a short car drive or a long plane ride, for business or pleasure, traveling is almost sure to come with some discomforts. And if you’re in the middle of recovering from…
DetailsUnderstanding the Shoulder Capsule September 27, 2013 by Andrew Provost, PT In the world of anatomy, the word capsule is defined as a tough sheath or membrane that encloses something in the body. In the treatment of athletic injuries, the shoulder’s capsule or covering can directly or indirectly be the cause of shoulder pain. When…
DetailsWe hear a lot of talk about how important the rotator cuff of the shoulder is, but we don’t often hear about the deep rotators of the hip. Similar to the shoulder joint, the hip is also a ball and socket joint. This type of joint is great in that it allows for a large…
Detailsby Michael J. Velsmid, DPT, MS I have been thinking about this subject for years. First, let me give you my perspective. I have lived and worked in Boston since 1999. I bike and have a child old enough to follow me around the city. I also own and have ridden a motorcycle in the…
Detailsby Edward Lockwood, DPT Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that effects .5- 1 % of people in North American and Northern European. RA can have associated symptoms such as muscle weakness, fatigue, and can cause joint pain / inflammation. 1 Rheumatoid arthritis has been shown to cause decreased aerobic capacity, increased prevalence of cardiovascular…
Detailsby Andrew Provost, PT In the world of anatomy, the word capsule is defined as a tough sheath or membrane that encloses something in the body. In the treatment of athletic injuries, the shoulder’s capsule or covering can directly or indirectly be the cause of shoulder pain. When capsular tissue is pinched, it can cause…
Detailsby David Merson, DPT, ATC Travel is an inevitable part of life. Whether a short car drive or a long plane ride, for business or pleasure, traveling is almost sure to come with some discomforts. And if you’re in the middle of recovering from an injury, it is especially important to take some extra steps…
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