Hold that stretch!

We usually instruct patients to hold stretches for 30-60 seconds if you are trying to lengthen a muscle. Remember, long muscles can develop power over longer distances thereby improving athletic performance.

So True

Saw this yesterday: "If I had known I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself." What a great reminder to all of us to make sure we get enough sleep, drink enough fluids, get regular exercise and eat a well-balance diet.

crutches and stairs

We are often asked to instruct patients on stairs with crutches. One of the confusing things is which leg goes up or down first and how to maneuver crutches. Going up stairs, you should lead with your "good" leg to step up with, then bring your injured leg and crutches up last. Going down stairs, you lead with the crutches and injured leg, then step down with your good leg. Simply, up with the "good" first, down with the "bad" first.