Several years ago during the 2012 Summer Olympics we all noticed the beach volleyball players wearing tape across their shoulders, knees, and back. Kinesiology taping is a technique using a very elastic tape to provide stability while allowing movement of the joint. It is a modality we can use in physical therapy to help in…
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SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT OF A SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT
While tennis players serve, volley, and sprint around a court, they usually are not thinking about how often they lift their arms up to toss the tennis ball or swing their racquet. While it varies, a tennis player will swing their racquet about 500 times in a match. This repetitive overhead movement can sometimes result…
Your Scar May be Healed, But is it Summer and Pool Ready?
As pools begin to open during phase II and summer is finally here, we are all going to be outside more and planning vacations. For years it has been emphasized the importance of using sunscreen/sunblock to protect our skin and reduce the risk of skin cancer, but did you know it is also important for…
Why is My Friend’s Rotator Cuff Repair Physical Therapy Progressing Faster Than Mine?
There are many reasons physical therapists (PTs) or orthopedic surgeons may progress patients with rotator cuff repairs at different paces. It is important to realize that rotator cuff tears range from small to massive in size. A small tear, less than one centimeter in length, will have more healthy rotator cuff tissue adjacent to…
Exercising at Home: Popular Workout Routines
With anxiety levels running high, less opportunity for sports and other activities, and the need to stay healthy as prevalent as ever, exercising is essential to work into your day! At ORTHOKnox, we want everyone to be as healthy as possible by exercising in addition to getting the proper orthopaedic treatment. Please see our latest…
How to Keep Your Child Athlete Motivated While Social Distancing
We are all starting to get antsy as we stay at home and social distance during this unprecedented time. Everyone in the household is probably ready to get back on the field. Even with the cancellation of youth sports, you can still motivate your child, have fun playing, and make sure they are ready to…
Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness
There is no need to go far to experience the natural wonders of spring in Knoxville! Downtown Knoxville offers multiple forested parks that span over 1,000 acres right along the south waterfront in Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness. There are over 50 miles of trails consisting of everything from paved greenways to rocky dirt mountain paths. …
How to Prepare Your Child for Spring Sports
We are all starting to get antsy as we anticipate the warmer weather heading our way this spring. With early spring, new sports are in season! If your kids are getting a little stir crazy, then everyone in the household is probably ready for them to get back on the field. You also need to…
Your Physical Therapy Can Change Your Habits… And Your Life
Most patients seek physical therapy care because they hurt or they cannot participate in desired activities. Sudden injuries or accidents can damage muscles, bones, and joints, and result in the need for physical therapy. However, the majority of physical therapy patients treated at OrthoKnox suffer injuries resulting from repetitive stresses or age-related wear and tear….
Top Outdoor Activities in the Winter in East Tennessee
Gazing longingly out the window, but feel trapped due to the colder temperatures? There is still plenty to do outside in East Tennessee during the winter months! At ORTHOKnox in Knoxville or Athens, Tennessee, we hope you have a great time enjoying the outdoors, but we are here for you if you sustain an orthopaedic…