Movement and stretching are essential for maintaining overall health and wellness. And there is no better way to take advantage of this great Spring weather than to get moving. Regular physical activity helps to keep our bodies strong, flexible, and functioning properly. In addition, it can also have a positive impact on our mental and emotional health. Benefits of Movement

Hamstring strains are one of the most common injuries in sports or activities requiring explosive movement. When not treated appropriately, symptoms of a pulled hamstring can last for months, effectively sidelining you from being active. What is a hamstring strain? Symptoms of a hamstring strain: Causes of hamstring strains: Treatment for a hamstring strain: Surgical Intervention: Surgery is rarely needed

Forward Performance Sports Physical Therapy plays a vital role in helping athletes and active individuals recover from injuries, improve performance, and maintain optimal physical health. Here are some key benefits of physical therapy for athletes and active individuals: If you are an athlete or an active individual looking to improve your performance or recover from an injury, Forward Performance Sports

The iliotibial band, commonly known as the ITband, is a long non-contractile fibrous piece of fascia that runs down the outside of your hip, down your thigh, to the outside of your knee. Think of it as hundreds of  layers of saran wrap that are laid on top of each other; it’s flexible and pliable to allow dynamic movement but

Have you always been super flexible? During your yoga practice, do certain poses come easy to you where you can see the rest of the class struggling? As a kid, could you give the cirque du soleil acrobats a run for their money? Or maybe your friends or family would tell you must be double jointed because your fingers could

“I’ve torn (fill in the blank), does this mean I need to have surgery?” It’s one of  the most frequent questions I get. It’s also a common misconception. If you hear the word “ tear” it’s natural to think something is broken therefore it needs to be surgically repaired, but that’s not necessarily true.  I played competitive soccer my entire