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Is Jaw Popping or Clicking Normal?

Does your jaw click or pop when you yawn, chew food, or open your mouth? Clicking or popping in your jaw can make you feel uneasy, but may not be painful. Over time, your jaw clicking may improve...

Is jaw clicking and popping with TMD normal?

Shoulder Injury in Tactical Athletes

By Sam Fischer, DPT & Brandon Voth, DPT If you are a tactical athlete, you understand the wear and tear your job places on your shoulders.  As the years go by, firefighters, police officers,...

Injured During The CrossFit Open?

If you are entering the CrossFit Open with an injury or become injured during the Open, knowing when to push your body is critical. No one wants to deal with an injury at the peak of their...

CrossFit Open Tips to Avoid Early Injury

Shin Splints in Marathon Training

Running with shin splints can derail your marathon or half marathon training goals.  If your lower legs ache when running, you may be suffering from shin splints. Training for long-distance races...

Marathon Training Warm-Up Do’s & Don’ts

Marathon or half marathon training is a dedication and your warm-up can either help or hurt your performance.  Don't waste your precious training time with a warm-up that doesn't optimize your...

Marathon Training Warm-Up Do's & Don'ts

CrossFit Open Tips to Avoid Early Injury

On February 29th, 2024, the CrossFit Open returns to the big stage and you want to succeed.  We focus so much on performance, but keeping injuries at bay is a huge part of putting up a PR or...

CrossFit Open Tips to Avoid Early Injury

Choosing the right running shoe to go the distance

Choosing the right shoe for a long-distance race is not easy!  If you are planning a half marathon distance race or longer this year, make sure you choose the right shoe.  CHOOSING FOR DISTANCE...

Choosing the right running shoe to go the distance

Working From Home Causing Neck or Back Pain?

Recently, more and more patients have come to us seeking help for neck and back pain due to working from home. Ergonomics are less than ideal for those who transitioned quickly to working from...

Working From Home Causing Neck or Back Pain?

Success After Surgery

By Graeme Campbell, DPT Undergoing surgery is scary for most. You may worry about how well you will recover, when you can get back to your favorite sport, or return to work. Some worry about...

Success After Surgery