Most athletes can make significant increases in their performance by simply improving how they warm up and stretch. Mobility is developed through dynamic stretching exercises that incorporate movement, postural control, flexibility, and body awareness. This type of warm-up is an integral part of injury prevention and is often ignored or performed improperly. Below you will find resources on proper warm-up instructions and many other injury prevention tools.
If you are interested in having Chris Cooper PT, DPT, CSCS, speak to a group of your golfers about injury prevention and performance enhancement, please contact him at 541-382-7890 or ccooper@taiweb.com.
by: Chris Cooper PT, DPT, CSCS ccooper@taiweb.com • 541-382-7890 “Tennis elbow” is more common among golfers than “golfer’s elbow”. Why is that? It has a lot to do with the lower body but we’ll get to that later. First let’s find out what it is, how to figure out if you have it, why it can occur and then what to do about it. Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis as it is commonly known in the medical field is an overuse syndrome caused by repetitive strain to the forearm muscles that bend your wrist backward or “cup” your wrist. All of these muscles ... read more »
By Josiah Faville PT, DPT, Staff Therapist at Valley Physical Therapy - South Spring is upon us once again in the Pacific Northwest and as the days lengthen and the sun steals its way through the clouds, those of us with the hiking bug start to itch. Usually we succeed at easing our body back into shape, but every once in a while our excitement and the effects of a relatively sedentary winter get the best of us and we hinder our season with an early and unfortunate injury. To prevent the occurrence of these nagging little pains, especially if your winter ... read more »
Modern Treatment, Prevention & Rehabilitation From leisurely canoeing on Hosmer Lake to kayaking in class IV whitewater on the Lower Deschutes, Central Oregon is truly a paddler’s paradise. Canoeing and kayaking are outdoor activities that can be enjoyed by individuals of all ages and fitness levels. However, without the proper technique and equipment paddling can oftentimes lead to overuse injuries that can keep you stuck on the shore. Instruction in proper paddling mechanics and pre-season conditioning can decrease the risk of many common paddling injuries and maximize your time on the water. Join Geoff Frank (owner of Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe), ... read more »
With the weather shifting into spring comes the desire for many to lace up their shoes and head outside for a run. Whether you are a new runner or a seasoned racer, here are some reminders to keep you running safely and healthfully. Do a dynamic warm-up before starting out on your run. This brings blood flow to your legs and prepares them for run ahead so that you may reduce your risk of injury. Dynamic exercises are stretches done while in motion as opposed to remaining still in a static stretch. Below are a few dynamic exercises to do before a ... read more »
