Baseball is a favorite summer sport for both adults and children. Although known as “America’s pastime,” this activity can result in several injuries due to the stress it places on both the upper and lower body. Here's a quick list of some injuries associated with baseball:
Rotator Cuff Tear
Elbow Tendonitis
Back Strain
Ankle Sprain

Aquatic therapy is a great way to stretch and strengthen muscles. The water "cushions" the joints while providing resistance for strength training. Take advantage of this and get health while cooling off in a nice outdoor pool this summer.

The rehabilitation process after total hip replacement occurs early in the post-operative period. Most patients start physical therapy the day after their surgery.
Get familiar with the exercises that you will be performing after a hip replacement.
Heel Slides
Straight Leg Raises
Gluteal Sets

People with diabetes are more prone to developing ulcers on their feet. Decreased sensation and a lack of circulation lead to this problem. The best way to prevent ulcers from forming is by performing a daily foot inspection. This should be done daily. The use of a mirror will aid in evaluation of difficult to see areas.
Diabetic Foot Inspection

Do you suffer from pain and burning in the leg region? It could be sciatica. Sciatica is a common cause of low back pain and leg pain. It is usually caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve from a herniated disc. Sciatica occurs most frequently in people 30 to 50 years of age and can be a debilitating disorder in some people. Sciatica normally only affects one side of the lower extremities, and the pain often radiates from the lower back all the way down the back of the thigh and the leg.

Summer is season for family vacations, however traveling can take its toll on your back. Review these tips below to help prevent the onset of back pain so that you can enjoy your travels!

Use a rolling suitcase
Take frequent stretching breaks while on a long drive or flight
Pack light
Buy a lumbar support to use while in the car or plane

Shoulder pain can be due a variety of disorders including:
acromioclavicular joint arthritis
shoulder joint separation
Both these disorders affect the acromioclavicular joint. While shoulder separation is often the result of direct trauma, acromioclavicular joint arthritis often results over time and is often experienced by weight lifters.

Today physical therapy can take shape in many forms. Therapists are incorporating alternative techniques to help with muscle stretching, strengthening, and balance. Use of the Wii as well as yoga are just two new fun ways therapists are using to helping patients reach their rehab goals.

Spina bifida is one of the more common birth defects in the United States. It occurs in the first month of pregnancy when the fetus's spinal column fails to close properly. Fortunately, taking folate supplements in early pregnancy can prevent up to 75% of cases. There are three types of spina bifida that differ in severity.

Spina Bifida Occulta
Meningocele
Myelomeningocele

Four out of five people will experience back pain at least once in their life! You can help prevent back injury however by strengthening the muscles that support your spine. There are many easy exercises to achieve this goal. Pick from a few below and put together your own back strengthening routine.

Cat and Camel
Hip Extension
Prone Extension
Hip Rolls
Pelvic Lift