by Danielle Clark-Fox, DPT I recently read in Shape Magazine (monthly subscriber here!) that going backwards on the elliptical would be a good way to jazz up my crosstraining workout days. I decided to try this at the gym the very next day, 5 minutes forward and 2 backward for 6 cycles. I definitely felt…
by Danielle Clark-Fox, DPT Being quite a bit of a yoga aficionado I finally decided to do a little background and clinical research into these latest yoga trends. In retrospect, I may have chosen the best topic to blog about, since I didn’t know that hot yoga and Bikram yoga are two very different practices!…
by David Merson, DPT, ATC Many athletes may be wondering – would taping help stabilize my ankle/knee/shoulder? Would it help with arch support? To help navigate this question, I have laid out some basic taping information on the most common taping interventions. First, however, it is important to understand that taping is a skilled sports…
by Danielle Clark-Fox, DPT If you are like me, you are inspired every year on Patriot’s Day by the motivated and fit men and women from around the world who’ve assembled in our fair city to run the marathon. On a daily basis and over the course of the last month especially, I see patients…
by Rebecca Lingerfelt, DPT The foam roller is a great tool for all types of people to relieve muscle tightness and tenderness. You can now buy foam rollers at any medical supply store or website and most sporting goods stores. Foam rollers are a way for you to massage painful or tight muscles by yourself.…