Healthy snacks are an important part of any young athlete’s diet. Nutrient-rich, protein-packed snack options are important for on-the-go kids like yours. But if you don’t plan ahead, it will become too easy to stop by the drive-through of a fast food restaurant or grab an overly processed pre-packaged option at your local convenience store. […]
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Healthy Home Snacking for Young Athletes, Part 2
When you’re trying to avoid unhealthy additives for your young athlete, finding snack options can be a challenge. And we all know that simply saying, “Grab an apple,” can easily get old. Well, in addition to ideas on how to make a variety of fruits accessible, we have some other ideas for easy-to-prepare, healthy snacks […]
Healthy Home Snacking for Young Athletes, Part 1
When you start trying to eliminate refined flours & sugars and then nitrates & nitrites, you’ll probably realize that finding appropriate snack foods gets a little harder. Almost all the easy, go-to prepackaged snacks are off the table. Even most “healthy options” aren’t as healthy as they propose to be. But your young athlete needs […]
Are Your Dancers Getting Enough Sleep?
Did you know that the National Sleep Foundation has found that most children require 9 to 14 hours every 24 hours, depending on their age. Enough sleep also means healthy sleep, which produces a well-rested individual. Healthy sleep impacts both physical and intellectual development, both of which are necessary for high levels of achievement in […]
Why Is Your Hand [Still] Asleep?
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If you experience numbness in your hand, you’re not alone. Often, people complain of their hand feeling “asleep” after the rest of their body has woken up. What’s going on? One or more of the nerves that run along the arm is likely being either stretched or clamped while your body is in the position […]
Why Won’t My Elbow Straighten Up?
After an injury to your elbow, you may be experiencing swelling, as well as the inability to straighten out the joint. Even after months of healing and increased mobility, your elbow may still resist complete straightening. Don’t worry; you’re not alone. Consulting an orthopedist and a physical therapist may be helpful, and among the helpful […]
A PT’s Take on Pilates Reformer & Tower Workouts
Just because a diet or exercise program is popular does not mean it’s designed for long-term health. (Take, for instance, some Yoga stretching routines.) The physical therapists at PhysioDC endeavor to evaluate patient workouts with knowledgeable and careful feedback, so Daniel Baumstark MSPT, CHT recently braved 2 Pilates classes with his 50-something neighbor in order […]
Sleep Position & Shoulder Pain: Is There a Connection?
Whether we’re talking pain prevention or surgical recovery, sleep position can greatly impact your shoulder health. Basic Sleep Position When you lie on your side, notice the position of your shoulder. If you’re like most people, you position your body in a way that forces your shoulder into a forward position, helping you to prevent […]
Snap, Crackle, or Pop? (Interpreting Your Knee Noises)
While it’s good to try to discipline your body and strengthen your muscles, the “no pain, no gain” concept isn’t always wise. Sometimes we need to listen to our bodies so we don’t cause lasting damage. Many knee patients want to know why their knees make noises. Are your knees trying to tell you something? […]
Post-Op Expectations After Hip Labral Repair Surgery, Part 2
On the journey toward full recovery following hip labral repair surgery, it’s important to know what to expect and how to circumvent some common post-surgery pitfalls. In Part 1, we examined two important issues: avoiding bearing weight and strengthening surrounding muscles. Now, we’ll look at three more. Lower Back and Pelvic Pain The muscular imbalance […]
