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Who is a Weekend Warrior? Any athlete that concentrates on intense bouts of exercise 1 to 3 times a week is considered a weekend warrior. Medical professionals also agree the category includes men older than 30, who were formerly competitive athletes. The primary concern is that these sportsmen expect their bodies to adapt and recover in the same way that they did when they were teenagers. This behavior puts them at an increased risk for injury. What are some of the injuries that weekend warriors experience? Leg Muscle strains, such as hamstrings, quadriceps, and calves. Ligament sprains particularly including ankle

Are you a desk jockey? Meaning, do you spend hours during your day sitting at a desk? You’re not alone. Studies published in the Annals of Internal Medicine reveal that the average person spends over half of his or her waking hours sitting. And, what’s more, this sedentary lifestyle may increase your risk for heart disease, obesity, cancer, and diabetes. Some researchers are even going as far to say, “sitting is the new smoking.” But you’ve got options. Workplace ergonomics to the rescue! Fancy Word, Simple Solution What is workplace ergonomics? Simply put, it is arranging a comfortable, supported, yet

Choosing The Right Physical Therapist With the rising costs of health care, now more than ever, the quality of care you receive is important. This is especially true when picking an Physical Therapist. The proper recovery from a surgery or injury requires diligence from both the patient and Physical Therapist. There are so many choices that may have you feeling overwhelmed when deciding what is best for you. Here are some pointers for choosing the right Physical Therapist (PT). Continuity of Care Would you go to a new doctor every time you were ill or injured? It seems like a