Tag Archives: injury prevention

Treating Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain is not a great feeling, but, as mentioned in our previous blog, it is treatable. If you have just started feeling pain in your lower back, there are multiple treatment options. Below are some products that you … Continue reading →

Self-Massage Tips

Have you ever gotten a professional massage before? For some people, paying for a professional massage can be expensive. Sometimes it is best to just do things yourself because you know your body and what exactly you need. Self-massages are … Continue reading →

What is Proper Hydration?

The summer can bring about some extremely hot days, especially around July and August. Therefore, it is important to stay cool and hydrated all summer long to avoid dehydration. Drinking water is the best way to stay hydrated however, do … Continue reading →

What Do Physical Therapists Do?

Have you ever been referred to a Physical Therapist? Physical Therapists (PTs) are a crucial part of rehabilitation and recovery. After a thorough evaluation, a PT will put together a plan of care to help patients rehabilitate and manage their … Continue reading →

July 4th Health and Safety Tips

Are you celebrating the July 4th holiday this week? By tweaking certain ways you have fun for this holiday you can celebrate and remain healthy and safe. Below we’ve listed some health and safety tips you might consider this July … Continue reading →

Product Spotlight: CanDo® Kinesiology Tape

Have you used kinesiology tape before? Kinesiology tape is used by many people to help improve their bodies’ ability to heal. When this tape placed on sore muscle areas, the skin slightly lifted away from sore or injured tissues. This … Continue reading →

Athletic Trainers and the NATA

Have you ever been treated by an Athletic Trainer? Even though the word “athletic” is in the name, Athletic Trainers can be found treating people not only in a sports setting, but also in other professional settings like Hospitals, Performing … Continue reading →

Practice Safety with Gait Belts

Focusing on national safety month, it is important to be safe and reduce injury. Working as a caregiver can be a difficult job that can place people in situations where he or she might get injured. Moving patients from one … Continue reading →

National Safety Month 2019

Every year in June is known as National Safety Month! This month focuses on safety and it promotes awareness to reduce the leading causes of injury at work, on the road, in our homes and in our communities. For 2019, … Continue reading →

Thermoplastic Splinting Accessories

There are many splinting accessories that help with the creation of a thermoplastic splint. With the right splinting accessories, molding and conforming the splinting material around the patients injured area can become a lot easier. Splinting accessories include items that … Continue reading →