Alpha Project Physical Therapy Blog
How Lifting Can Help New Moms!
Lifting weights is an activity that can facilitate a pain-free pregnancy and postpartum period.
Shoulder Impingement/Rotator Cuff Tear
Are you struggling with shoulder pain due to a diagnosed shoulder impingement or rotator cuff tear? With the right physical therapy exercises, you can recovery and heal from your shoulder pain.
The Effects of Menopause on the Pelvic Floor
Menopause can be a challenging time for many women. These changes can include leakage and discomfort with intimacy. Learn how pelvic floor physical therapy can help with menopause.
How to Prevent ACL Tears?
ACL injuries are one of the most common but also most preventable injuries in sports and athletics. Mobilizing your quads and strengthening your glutes and hamstrings are the two best ways to prevent ACL tears.
Am I Peeing Too Much?
Do you ever wonder if you are going to the bathroom too much? How much is too much? Do you pee then have to go again 10 minutes later? So many questions! Of course how much you go to the bathroom will depend on how much water you drink, so first let’s clear up how much water you should be drinking. Check out this weeks Alpha Project blog to learn how Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy can help with your bathroom problems!
The Real Danger of Leakage in the Older Adult!
Leakage can be annoying when you're younger, however, did you know this can have potentially life altering and life threatening consequences when you are older? Learn about the dangers of leakage.
3 Critical Signs of Runner's Knee and How to Fix it
Runner’s Knee is the most prevalent running injury. Learn the three main signals of Runner’s Knee and what you can do to relieve your knee pain.
ACL Tears in Soccer and How to Prevent Them
One of the most common injuries in the soccer field are ACL tears. The ACL stands for the Anterior Cruciate Ligament, which lies in the knee. This ligament is responsible for keeping your knee stable during deceleration and change of direction. ACL tears can knock you out of your sport for up to a year! ( especially if you rehab properly). Check out our blog post on things you can do to prevent ACL tears from happening in the first place!