By Steven Smith, PTA, Tulsa Bone & Joint For the majority of people out there who have sustained an acute injury, such as an ankle sprain, you have probably heard of the RICE method. This method quickly became the go to protocol for quick assessments of such injuries as of 1978 when it was created […]
Do You Suffer From Headaches? PT Can Help!
By Paige Hrdlicka, PTA Tension or cervicogenic headaches can cause symptoms of pain and tightness at the base of your neck. There are a group of small muscles at the base of your skull called suboccipitals. If these muscles are tight, they can cause this tension type of headache. The pain can wrap across the […]
5 Stretches/Exercises for IT Band Syndrome
By Lacy Clevenger, PTA If you’re experiencing a nagging, achy pain on the outside of your hip or knee, you may be dealing with IT band syndrome. This is common with running and endurance sports or any activity that requires repetitive bending of the knee. The IT band is a thick connective tissue that starts […]
Outdoor Cold Weather Exercise Tips
Whether it’s running, walking, soccer, or another outdoor winter activity, it’s important that you prepare your body for the cold temps you will experience when you exercise outside. Here are a few tips from Tulsa Bone & Joint Physical Therapist Amanda Lynch, who is also an accomplished ultra marathon runner: Stay safe during your winter […]
Laughter: The Secret to a Long and Healthy Life
By Kayla Cheney, PTA, Tulsa Bone & Joint Owasso The human body has an innate mechanism to promote physical and mental health that is often better than certain pharmaceuticals. Laughing has been proven to help individuals of all ages overcome difficult life situations both physically and emotionally. Thousands of studies have been done all over […]
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