Posts Tagged ‘running injuries’
Meniscus Injuries and Physical Therapy
The meniscus is cartilage located between the femur and tibia, which are two primary bones that make up the knee joint. The meniscus adds stability to the knee and acts as a shock absorber. Meniscus injuries are a serious problem that can cause pain, swelling, and limited mobility. Injuries can occur due to slipping/falling and/or quick changes in direction with pivoting, especially when the foot is planted.
Read MorePhysical Therapy for Hip Pain
Are you having pain with walking, running or jumping? Do you notice deep aching groin pain? Difficulty or pain turning your leg in and out? Difficulty or pain sitting or bending forward? Hip pain and injuries are common, especially in sports that include running and jumping. Our hip joints take a lot of impact during these types of activities and it’s important to have healthy hip joints to stay active.
Read MorePhysical Therapy for Toe Pain
Are you having pain with walking, running or jumping? Numbness and tingling in the toes? Aching or sharp pain in your big toe? Toe pain with planks or lunges? Toe pain and injuries are common, especially in sports that include running and jumping. Our toes take a lot of impact during these types of activities and it’s important to have healthy joints to stay active.
Read MorePhysical Therapy For Foot Pain
Are you having pain with walking, running or jumping? Aching or sharp pain in your arch? Pain in your heel with your first few steps in the morning? Foot pain and injuries are common, especially in sports that include running and jumping. Our feet take a lot of impact during these types of activities and it’s important to have healthy joints to stay active. At Symmetry Physical Therapy, we are specially trained in assessing the cause of your foot pain and creating a treatment plan for you so you can get back to doing what you love.
Read MorePhysical Therapy for Knee Pain
Knee pain is a common condition affecting 1 in 4 adults. It can be caused by disease, overuse, or trauma. It occurs in all age ranges and with varying levels of activity. Thousands of steps, stairs, and twists to the knee over time can cause changes to cartilage and other parts of the knee. There are a few diagnoses that are more commonly seen. At Symmetry Physical Therapy our goal is to provide an exceptional patient experience at each visit! We recognize that recovery is a multifactorial process. Here is a little insight into how we rehab our knee patients in Miami!
Read MorePhysical Therapy for Ankle Pain
Are you having pain with walking, running or jumping? Do you feel unsteady with walking or single leg activities? Do you roll your ankles often? You’re not alone. Ankle pain and injuries are very common, especially in sports that include running and jumping. Our ankles are first to respond when we have to balance and any strength or mobility deficits here can have a big impact on how we move and stabilize ourselves. At Symmetry Physical Therapy, we are specially trained in assessing the cause of your ankle pain and creating a treatment plan for you so you can get back to doing what you love.
Read MoreRunning Warm Up
Attention Runners! Are you Warming Up Properly? Running is a wonderful sport that has many health benefits. Above all, running is a physical activity that requires a warm up. However, running naturally results in increased impact through the ankles, knees, hips and spine. The ground reaction forces are approximately 2-3 times your body weight while…
Read MoreACLR & Returning to Running
ACLR: “When Can I Run Again?” Physical therapists are often asked “when can I run again?” after an ACL injury or surgery. The honest answer is “it depends”. There are many factors that impact when we can provide an accurate answer to that question. Each individual is dealing with unique circumstances specific to their own…
Read MoreRunning Injuries
Why Am I Developing Running Injuries? Many of us have increased our frequency of running during this pandemic. Running “too much, too soon,” is one of the primary causes of injury. Runners will often experience overuse injuries because of the large amount of miles logged over the course of their training. Poor movement patterns can…
Read MoreIs Running Bad For Your Knees?
Fact vs. Myth Written By: Dr. Nicole Willis, PT, DPT, SFMA-C Have you ever heard anyone say running is bad for your knees? Have you ever been told not to run in order to “save” or “protect” your knees from impact? Running is a sport that has gained a very poor reputation throughout the years…
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