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Pre-Operative Exercises for Knee Surgery

Should You Do Pre-Operative Rehab Before Knee Surgery? We see many people before knee surgery for what we like to call “prehab,” or rehab exercises to prepare you for surgery....

How to Treat a Pulled Muscle

DIY for a Pulled Muscle We have an active, results-oriented population here at SSOR. Our patients are competing in many different activities, whether it’s recreationally, competitively, or just to stay...

Golf after Rotator Cuff Repair

When Can You Golf After Rotator Cuff Repair? We have a results-oriented population here at SSOR and our clientele expect to be as functional or better than they were prior...

Household Items That Sub for Weights

No Weights at Home? Household Items Work! Home exercise programs are essential and an integral part of each and every patient that walks through the door here. Whether it’s stretching,...

Stretching for Pitchers

Two Stretches All Pitchers Should Do We see lots of general position players and pitchers here at SSOR for various injuries. According to data from the STOP Sports Injuries organization,...

Heel Pain on the Inside of the Foot?

Heel Pain: Plantar Fasciitis Spikes During Warm Weather Warm weather brings a spike in patients complaining of medial heel pain from plantar fasciitis. As sure as the seasons change, so...

Things to Consider Before ACL Surgery

5 Questions To Answer Before ACL Surgery We have a results-oriented population here at SSOR so because of that, we see tons of patients here that tore their anterior cruciate...

Teens Athletes & Nutritional Supplements

Should Your Teenager Take Supplements? We get asked lots of questions from athletes and parents about various products to help their son or daughter improve performance or get a little...

Difference Between Physical Therapist, Athletic Trainer, & Personal Trainer

What’s the Difference Between Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers, & Personal Trainers? Note: This post was written by one of our PT students, Kaitlyn Douglas, SPT, ATC, CSCS from KU Medical...