WE NOW OFFER DYNAMIC STRETCH!!

How can dynamic stretch benefit you?

Stretching is important because it increases flexibility, improves posture and balance and can prevent falls. Stretching should be done consistently and it’s best if you can make it a part of your daily routine.

WHY IS STRETCHING IMPORTANT?

• Increasing range of motion

  • when you increase your flexibility it keeps you more mobile and makes performing yoru daily activities easier

• Helps to prevent aches and pains

  • flexibility throughout your muscles encourages optimal use- like maintaining proper posture at your computer/desk all day and can help to prevent come things like a sore neck and back

• Decrease overuse injuries

  • as you use your muscles they get tighter and shorter, tight short muscles do not perform as well as flexible ones

  • people who perform repetitive tasks or movements, do a lot of lifting/pushing/pulling should really work on making time to stretch in order to prevent injuries

• Improves overall performance

  • joints work best when they are flexible and muscles work best when they are long

  • tight muscles just don’t have the same explosive power as one with more length/flexibility

Golfer's Elbow

Medial epicondylitis - otherwise known as Golfer’s Elbow - is a common overuse injury of the elbow.

It is caused when the wrist flexor tendons - the muscles that flex your palm towards your forearm - become injured and inflamed near your inner elbow from overuse. It is seen in avid golfers, but can also be seen in throwing athletes, tennis players, or people who work in jobs that require excessive and repetitive arm use (ex. Construction, plumbing).

In golfers, medial epicondylitis is usually caused by improper warm-up/practice habits, poor swing mechanics, and inadequate strength and flexibility of your elbow and forearm muscles. Symptoms include pain and possible swelling near the inner elbow, most commonly at the top of the backswing to just before impact. You may also notice stiffness and weakness of your elbow/forearm/wrist musculature.

Common at-home remedies can include rest, ice, and over-the-counter anti-inflammatories. However, if the symptoms persist, our physical therapist can perform a thorough examination of your injury, and provide you stretches, strengthening exercises, and provide manual techniques to help you get back on the course!