by buildpt | Oct 2, 2018 | Injury Prevention, Wellness
While an estimated eight in 10 people will experience back pain at some point in their lives – up to 30 percent of Americans, in fact, over the past three months – few people actually get to the bottom of the cause of the pain. This is a problem, says Eagle...
by buildpt | Aug 6, 2018 | Injury Prevention, Wellness
From homework and tests to extra-curricular activities, students already shoulder plenty of weight during back-to-school time. Their backpacks should be the least of their worries, says Eagle River physical therapist Chris Wilson. “Backpacks are so practical, but...
by buildpt | Jun 22, 2018 | Balance and Fall Prevention, Exercise and Fitness, Injury Prevention
While working to build a solid and stable foundation is certainly a critical component to personal health and athletic performance, Eagle River physical therapist Chris Wilson warns that focusing only on muscle strength can, over time, make a person more susceptible...
by buildpt | Apr 27, 2018 | Injury Prevention
Longer, warmer days mean more time outdoors – and more time in the yard and garden raking, lifting, digging, hauling, spreading, pushing, and so on. Whether you consider this work enjoyable or intolerable, Eagle River physical therapist Chris Wilson has a message for...
by buildpt | Mar 30, 2018 | Exercise and Fitness, Injury Prevention, Wellness
Shoulder pain in older adults often appears suddenly, as if caused by a sudden trauma or injury. But for many, says Eagle River physical therapist Chris Wilson, shoulder injuries are often the result of musculoskeletal conditions directly associated with aging and,...
by buildpt | Dec 29, 2017 | Exercise and Fitness, Injury Prevention
As the New Year serves as the starting line for many who are bound and determined to get into shape this year, Eagle River physical therapist Chris Wilson is quick to remind well-meaning people that overtraining is a real thing – and if it’s not identified early, it...
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