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How to Avoid Over-Training Injuries

Helpful Information / Hyun J. (June) Park, PT, DPT

Over-training is a concern for all people that are participating in any form of physical fitness, whether it is simply recreational, elite athletes, or people exercising to lose weight and stay in shape. Before I get into it I should explain what over-training is. So – over-training injuries happen when you are doing more activity or exercise than what your body is normally used to. They can happen to anyone who increases intensity or changes the type of physical activity they are doing.

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A Guide to Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear – Part One

Helpful Information / Hyun J. (June) Park, PT, DPT

An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is an injury to the knee commonly affecting soccer players, basketball players, skiers, gymnasts, and other athletes.Most ACL tears are the result of non-contact injuries; where others are in fact the result of direct contact (player-to-player, player-to-object). Also – this injury most commonly affects women, in fact women are 4-6 times more likely than men to experience an ACL tear in their lifetime.

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Common Mobility Devices Used in Physical Therapy

Helpful Information / Hyun J. (June) Park, PT, DPT

It is not surprising to hear that after a major injury or illness, you might need some help with walking and moving around in general – especially if you’ve had surgery, fractured a bone or are generally feeling weak.

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What are proprioceptive exercises?

Helpful Information / Hyun J. (June) Park, PT, DPT

This post might be a little different than what I normally write about, but I thought it was an interesting topic to discuss because not a lot of people who what proprioceptive exercises are! I always believe that knowledge is power – so with that being said, what are proprioceptive exercises, and why do they matter to athletes?

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What Seniors Need to Know About Hip Fractures

Helpful Information / Hyun J. (June) Park, PT, DPT

One of the most common injuries in the elderly is broken bones, even more so in those with thinning bones. Hip fractures are actually the most common broken bone that leads to hospitalization, and effects approximately 300,000 people every year.

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Information About Minimalist Running

Helpful Information / Hyun J. (June) Park, PT, DPT

I am sure that you are well aware that the barefoot running shoes have received a lot of attention in the media over the past few years – but despite the attention only 25%-30% of runners have reported using minimalist footwear regularly.

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How to Improve 5 Common Posture Mistakes

Helpful Information / Hyun J. (June) Park, PT, DPT

Think back to when you where a child and I am sure you can hear your parents telling you to “stop slouching” or to “sit up straight”.

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Five Myths About Physical Therapy

Helpful Information / Hyun J. (June) Park, PT, DPT

Every day thousands of people benefit from physical therapy – they reduce pain, improve or restore mobility, and thus are able to stay happy, healthy and active throughout their lifetime. As a physical therapist I have spoken to many people about what I do, and have discovered some myths that circulate about what I do.

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The Importance of Proper Workout Recovery

Helpful Information / Hyun J. (June) Park, PT, DPT

Living an active lifestyle is part of living a healthy life, but making sure you are taking care of your body while being active is just an important.

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