Have you ever watched behind-the-scenes clips of your favorite sport and seen athletes lowering themselves into big tubs of frigid water after a big game? That’s called cold therapy, or cold water immersion — and it’s basically the practice of taking an ice bath after physical activity. Sports medicine physician Dominic King, DO, explains how to…
When it comes to your feet, you want to do everything you can to keep them healthy and in top shape. This is especially important for people who have flat feet, a condition where one or both feet have no arch when standing. While most people with flat feet don’t have significant health issues, the…
Shoulder pain, stiffness or weakness can make it difficult to carry out everyday tasks, like reaching for something on a high shelf, driving a car or even brushing your hair. Figuring out what’s wrong with your aching shoulder is the first step toward making it better. Unfortunately, there’s a hefty list of potential causes. (Your shoulder…
You don’t have to play golf to experience the pain and tenderness of medial epicondylitis, aka golfer’s elbow. “We also see it in people who play sports where they throw or weight lift and have jobs where they grip and hold things,” says physical therapist Matt Popiolkowski, PT, DPT. If you have a mild case,…