by Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro | Mar 2, 2015 | Education, Injury Prevention, Keeping Kids in the Game
In an era of specialization in sports involving athletes of all ages, medical experts largely agree that the incidence of overuse injuries in youth athletics has risen to epidemic levels. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), overuse...
by Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro | Jan 15, 2015 | Healthy Living, Injury Prevention
Hey friends of Impact! A new year lies ahead of us, full of possibilities! As you think about your goals for 2015 – maybe walking that 5K or running that 1/2 marathon, losing those holiday pounds or returning to sport after an injury – ask yourself, “Is my...
by Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro | Sep 4, 2014 | Concussion, Injury Prevention, Sports
Buckle your chin straps. America’s favorite sports pastime is underway, and at its highest level more than 205 million fans are expected to tune in to watch the world’s hardest-hitting athletes square off week in and week out. And once again, despite who overachieves...
by Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro | Apr 9, 2014 | Healthy Living, Injury Prevention
It’s been established that prolonged sitting can be bad for your long-term health, findings that impact a good portion of today’s modern workforce. You can thank people like Dr. James Levine of the Mayo Clinic, for instance – a researcher who was quoted as saying...
by Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro | Dec 4, 2013 | Injury Prevention
You’ve no doubt heard of tendonitis, tennis elbow and carpal tunnel syndrome. Known medically as repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) because they’re often caused by the repetitive use of certain parts of the body, these conditions cover a wide range of painful...
