Story of Successful Lung Transplant It is amazing to be able to breathe without aid of oxygen and without cough or wheeze. I cannot even put into words how incredible it feels and how fortunate I am to have received this gift of donor lungs. The Surgery was performed at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical […]
Greetings Nate, I wanted to write you a letter to express my sincere appreciation for all of your support. You were a key part of preparing me for the journey of a lifetime! During my journey from Gilbert, Arizona, to Kalispell, Montana, I shared the story about what happened to Kevin with more than 8000 […]
FORE CRYING OUT LOUD Keep your head down! While it’s down there, you may want to take a look at your feet. It’s been my experience that most golfers only notice their feet when addressing the ball or if they’re sore enough to end a round. Truth be told, there is no more important part […]
FORE-SEEABLE TROUBLE As spring approaches and duffers like me decide to come out of golfing hibernation, it is times like this that we tend to see a rise in orthopedic overuse injuries. Now I know that many of you have read in the multiple golfing magazines about “Improving Core strength will add 15 yards to […]
EXERCISING IN THE SUMMER HEAT It’s that time of year again. Summer has officially arrived. With rising temperatures it can become increasingly difficult to get out and enjoy outdoor exercise and to do without incidence. Here are some general guidelines for enjoying some outdoor activities: Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate. When exercising outdoors be sure to drink […]
WHAT TO DO WHEN STARTING A NEW PROGRAM When starting a running program there is always an adjustment period. Sometimes we make the mistake of too much, too soon, too fast. Before starting a new running program I would recommend starting off with a new pair of running shoes. When shopping for a new pair […]
PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN INCYCLING Written by Nathan Koch Endurance Rehabilitation Patellofemoral pain (pain around the kneecap) is among the most common injuries that affect cycling performance. This is secondary to thousands of pedal revolutions in a fixed position. As a result, we speak in millimeters when evaluating the cyclist and bike position. Any slight deviation in […]
SHOULDER INJURY PREVENTION: PART 3 By Brandon Penas, PT Shoulder Strengthening for the Overhead Athlete The stability of the shoulder (glenohumeral) joint is primarily derived from the four rotator cuff muscles, which are: Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor (Picture 1), and Subscapularis (Picture 2). In the overhead athlete, this group of muscles must work in harmony […]
SHOULDER INJURY PREVENTION: PART 2 By Brandon Penas, PT Pitching Mechanics and the Underdeveloped Pitcher When it comes to injury prevention and the underdeveloped pitcher, pitching mechanics should be the first line of defense. However, more often than not, this is “easier said than done” when attempting to either teach or learn the important components […]
SHOULDER INJURY PREVENTION: PART 1 By Brandon Penas, PT Repetitive overhead throwing places significant mechanical stress on both the shoulder and elbow joint, which can lead to anatomic changes in the underdeveloped athlete. Shoulder and elbow joint injuries occur primarily due to the body’s inability to control motion segments throughout the body during the throwing/pitching […]
