Athletes are naturally at an increased risk for experiencing injuries. This is not as a result of any particular health issue that athletes typically have in common. Instead, it is a simple exposure equation. The more frequently you push yourself to try new things, to engage in physical activity, or to push yourself to reach a new goal, the more you are going to increase your risk for potential injury. On more days than not, the injury won’t happen, but as every athlete knows, it only takes one bad day — one day when fatigue throws off your form just enough to cause your gait to be off, for you to feel a little distracted and not realize an obstacle is coming up, or just a fluke of a moment in which something goes wrong and you go down. What makes matters worse is the fact that many athletes attempt to push past the pain of their initial injuries, which often leads to those injuries becoming more severe.
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her favorite historical structure– the iconic Brooklyn Bridge. The Great Bridge, which opened in 1883, required 14 years of construction. 5. Mike enjoyed a giant helmet full of nachos at the Mariners game. His kids dared him to eat it all–mission accomplished!!
Canyon, Page, Bryce Canyon National Park and Zion National Park. Here they are at Antelope Canyon in Page, AZ. 3. Megan had fun with her family at the Clark county fair in Vancouver! Ferris wheels and summertime just go together. 4. On Cindy’s trip to NYC, she visited
It’s hard to say goodbye to our beautiful Washington summers, but here are some pictures of the staff enjoying it to the fullest! 1. Tami and Dale enjoyed a warm summer day on Whidbey Island. Double Bluff Beach is a must see! 2. Allegra took her mom on an epic road trip! Las Vegas, The Grand
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Tending to Tendinitis
UNDERSTANDING TENDINITIS While therearesomesports injuries thathappenafterabadday, thereareothers thatdevelopover time.Tendinitis isan incrediblycommon issue thatcausespain to develop in the joints. This can impact the hips, knees, elbows or shoulders. Pain caused by tendinitis can impact everyday activities, making it exceedingly difficult to remain comfortable day to day or to remain active. Tendinitis can make simple activities such as picking up a gallon of milk or attempting to put something away on a shelf over your head incredibly painful and challenging. Unfortunately, when tendinitis develops, it often sticks around. Thismeans thatpain thatbeginsas frustratingandseeminglyminorcanquickly becomechronicand incrediblypainful.Workingwithaphysicaltherapist isthebest way to address tendinitis pain early on, to improve range of motion and reduce the severity of your pain without having to turn to pain medications.
Athletes are naturally at an increased risk for experiencing injuries. This is not as a result of any particular health issue that athletes typically have in common. Instead, it is a simple exposure equation.The more frequently you push yourself to trynew things, toengage inphysicalactivity,or topushyourself to reachanew goal, the more you are going to increase your risk for potential injury. On more days than not, the injury won’t happen, but as every athlete knows, it only takes one bad day — one day when fatigue throws off your form just enough to cause your gait to be off, for you to feel a little distracted and not realize an obstacle is coming up, or just a fluke of a moment in which something goes wrong and you go down. What makes matters worse is the fact that many athletes attempt to push past the pain of their initial injuries, which often leads to those injuries becoming more severe. Workingwithaphysicaltherapist isespecially importantforathletesforthisreason. A physical therapist can help identify potential issues with posture or form that may increase your risk for injury, help identify potential injuries as they develop, and assess the severity of and best treatment options for those injuries as soon aspossible,soyoualwaysknowexactlywhatyourbodyneeds to feelat itsbest.
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Working with a physical therapist can help you identify the best treatment methods for tendinitis. Your physical therapist can also help you identify the best range of motion and strength-building activities to reduce your likelihood of developing tendinitis. For more information about preventing or treating pain from tendinitis, contact us. apart or move in one direction or another. Tendinitis occurs when the tendons become inflamed.Swelling inthetendonscanmakemovementpainfulanddifficult. Typically, when pain is caused as a result of tendinitis, the pain is isolated at the notedareasof thebody.Thismeans thata tennisplayermayexperience tendinitis in the elbow or shoulder, whereas a runner may be more likely to experience it in the Achilles tendon. In fact, this is why tendinitis in the elbow is frequently referred to as tennis elbow, while Achilles tendinitis is sometimes referred to as runner’s ankles or runner’s heels. TREATING TENDINITIS The best treatment for tendinitis is time. Unfortunately, this is something that many people are unable to give to an injury. When tendinitis develops, the best thing to do is to use ice and to relax that part of the body. Taking a few days off of practice or away from your workout may be sufficient, but in other cases, this may require a few days on crutches, with the bulk of your weight off of the affected area.
Tendinitis is a common issue among athletes because it develops as a result of overuse.While theaveragepersonmayengage instandardphysical taskssuchas walkingor typing,anathlete takes that repetitivebehavior toanew level.Consider a tennis player, for example. In addition to running and jumping, a skilled tennis player will spend hours every week swinging the racket, and this could result in added wear and tear on the elbows and wrists, not to mention the shoulders. Every bone in the body is connected with muscular fibers called tendons. The tendonsareflexible,allowing thebody tomovemorefreelyby lettingbonesstretch
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Hamstring Stretch Sit on the edge of a chair with your foot on a stool. Straighten one knee, with your heel resting on the stool as shown. Slowly lean forward from the hips, keeping your head up, until you feel a stretch along the back of your thigh. Hold the position for 1-2 seconds, then return to the starting position. Repeat 6-10 times for each leg.
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Coconut Caramel Popcorn
• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar • 1/2 tbsp cinnamon • 1/4 tsp salt • 1/4 cup dried coconut flakes, unsweetened, toasted • 1 tsp vanilla
INGREDIENTS • 1/3 cup French vanilla Coconut Creamer • 1/2 cup unpopped kernels • 1/2 cup vegan butter • 3 Tbsp agave nectar, amber
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DIRECTIONS Pop favorite popcorn from yellow corn kernels over stove top or use favorite microwave popcorn brand. Spread on baking sheet and set aside. In a saucepan, melt vegan spread and stir in the agave, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until dissolved. Take the pan off the heat and slowly whisk in the creamer until well combined. Return to heat, and continue to whisk for 10 minutes or until sauce reaches an amber color and thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Stir in coconut flakes and vanilla. Let cool slightly before drizzling over popcorn. Drizzle mixture over popcorn and blend in with a spatula. Serve immediately.
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