Published on August 5th, 2013
What is laser therapy? Laser therapy is the use of specific wavelengths of light to treat painful and debilitating conditions. How does it work? Light energy enters damaged cells and stimulates inter-cellular activity. This reduces pain to the area and speeds recovery of the damaged cells. What can I expect during a treatment? MLS Laser […]
Published on January 25th, 2013
If you are planning to ski or snow board this winter, don’t forget to take care of your feet. In recent years ski and snow board boots have advanced to provide more comfort to skiers. They have added heat molded liners to provide more cushioning and flexible boot materials to allow more movement and control. […]
Published on January 25th, 2013
Basketball is a physically demanding sport that involves frequent side-to-side cutting, stopping, sudden acceleration and vertical jumping. Without proper training and preventative medicine the risk of injury and time on the bench increase. The most common injuries of the lower extremities that occur in basketball are ankle sprains and stress fractures. The following information provides […]
Published on October 29th, 2012
Research has shown that stretching and warm-ups before activity results in 64% fewer muscle strains than those that did not incorporate a pre-workout routine. One research study showed a 66% decrease in injuries for militaries trainees that stretched before and after training versus those that did not stretch. Another study found that pre-workout stretching caused […]
Published on September 24th, 2012
Winter has finally arrived for everyone in the Chicagoland area, and now is the time to take special care to maintain healthy feet through this bad weather. Here are my five tips to help everyone maintain optimal foot health: 1. You shoes and/or boots are important. The best way to protect your feet during winter […]