by Meredith Tittle | Jan 22, 2019 | Injury Prevention, Uncategorized
By Jamie Edgerton I was in a cycling class the other day when the instructor excitedly announced that she’d been to her first Pilates class. I thought, wow, how is that even possible in this day and age, but was happy that she was proud of herself. My joy soon...
by Meredith Tittle | Nov 8, 2018 | Injury Prevention
Some health habits are instilled in us at a young age. For as long as you can remember, for example, you made annual treks in the family minivan to both the pediatrician and the dentist. As you entered adulthood, you probably transitioned to a primary care physician,...
by Meredith Tittle | Jul 30, 2018 | Injury Prevention
Back to school means back to competitive high school sports. The excitement of youth sports draws us all together. Many childhood lessons, even lifelong lessons, are taught on the field. Many positive outcomes emerge from participation in team sports. To keep children...
by Meredith Tittle | Nov 20, 2017 | Injury Prevention, Uncategorized
Fall is in full swing which means a whole new workload for high school student-athletes. Not only are students adjusting to new classes, teachers, and peers within those classes but it also means high school athletics are well underway. This can be an exciting time as...
by Meredith Tittle | Jan 2, 2017 | Injury Prevention, Uncategorized
As we enter 2017, let’s face it, as a rule, resolutions fail. A study performed by Scranton University states that only 8% of people achieve their New Year’s goals. Why? Most often, goals are too lofty, forcing us to change a behavior our brains just don’t have the...
by Meredith Tittle | Jan 19, 2016 | Injury Prevention, Knees
Injuries to the knee joint account for 30-40 percent of all skiing injuries. Did you know that most knee injuries are caused due to an inability of the skier to control the position of his / her legs while flying down the slope? Multiple factors lead to an increase in...
