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Patients ask me questions about their face masks all the time. “Is it okay to exercise while wearing my mask?” “Is breathing my own carbon dioxide dangerous?” “How do you breathe in these things all day?!” “What is the best type of mask to wear?” If you have been pondering these same questions, then let’s […]

As we enter yet an additional phase of restrictions and isolation, it is more important than ever to stay active at home. We aren’t going out to the gyms or stores as often as we used to. Now with the snow moving in and temperatures plummeting it is becoming increasingly difficult to get outside to […]

Flexibility is defined as the range of motion available in a joint. Many structures influence flexibility including muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones. Research shows that increasing your flexibility by stretching can decrease injuries, minimize and alleviate muscle soreness, and improve athletic performance. Common Stretching Techniques Static stretching. This technique is probably what you think of […]

I think we all can agree that October is a special month with the beauty of changing leaves and the mystery of unpredictable weather.  It also holds National Chocolate Week (October 10-16, yum!) and has been declared National Pizza Month (really! Yum again!). And let’s not forget the fun of seeing kids tromp around in […]

Since reopening after the COVID-19 shut down, our clinics have seen a spike in back, neck, and hand pain from increased computer use at home. People have suddenly been relocated to laptops on kitchen counters, couches, or beds. These poor ergonomic situations combined with uninterrupted computer time have led to postural strain.   In the […]

Two of the most common non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) are Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and Naproxen (Aleve). What do these drugs do, and how do they help with pain? Read on to learn more. How NSAIDs Work NSAIDs prevent your body from making chemicals called prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are made in response to injury. These chemicals can […]

Life is returning to a new “normal.” The world is opening back up, and along with it are sports. Athletes are starting to get back to work. Now is not the time you want to have an injury. It is however, the perfect time to change bad habits and focus on proper strengthening and stretching […]

How AWARE are you? Take this quiz to find out: 1. How many types of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome are there? a) 1 b) 4 c) 14 d) 32 2. The Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes affect which body system? a) skin b) heart c) digestive d) neurological E) all of the above 3. What do people with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome […]

As communities around the world feel the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19), we would like to answer some questions about coronavirus and inform you of the steps we are taking at Foothills Orthopedic & Sport Therapy to help protect the health and safety of our patients, guests and employees.   What is Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)? […]

At Foothills Orthopedic and Sport Therapy, we often treat snow-related injuries. Common injuries include back strain, shoulder injuries, and injuries from slipping and falling on the ice. A 2009 study in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine noted that on average 11,500 people are injured per year in snow shovel-related injuries. Injuries to the lower […]