It’s about this time of year that PT clinics are flooded with injuries related to snow shoveling. Most often, I am seeing low back pain related to lifting heavy, wet snow in a forward bent and rotated position. This position is not dangerous, and actually quite functional, but there are some things that you can do to decrease the risk …
In this video @macyschrock shares her experience with health insurance and the medical system. Similarly, in late October, I had to go to urgent care to receive care for a tick bite. I have a very high deductible that I am not going to reach by the end of the year. Because of this, I chose to pay out-of-pocket for …
It’s that time of year again. The sun goes down earlier and wakes up later. And so, the holidays begin to approach. For most, the holidays are a great time to get together with friends & family. This likely means more traveling, limited routines and less time outside. Obtaining adequate physical activity gets harder and harder. CUE the fitness guilt… …
Happy October! Somehow this month we’ll be celebrating the 4th anniversary of Streamline Physical Therapy, now Streamline Physio. While it often feels like we’ve been here forever, sometimes I can still hardly believe how far we’ve come. It’s been a rollercoaster of challenges and growth; absolute blood, sweat and tears. In retrospect, opening a practice during a pandemic was a …
Happy September! With the end of summer and dawn of fall comes the beginning of high school sports, and, Dr. Kari’s favorite, high school swimming. As you might know, Dr. Kari at Streamline has been coaching swimming for more than 20 years. As a PT and coach, she is specifically skilled in (and keen on) keeping swimmers dealing with pain …
The CrossFit Games are set to take place Aug 8th-11th in their new location of Fort Worth, Texas. With the social media and TV coverage of the games, I hear a lot of rumors about CrossFit around this time of year. Let’s debunk some top myths I hear and explain more about the “CrossFit” training philosophy. What is CrossFit? CrossFit …
Running after your toddler on the playground, performing double unders, or sneezing should NOT lead to urinary leakage. However, 60% of people who go through childbirth experience these symptoms. And 23% who experience incontinence either stop or reduce the amount of physical activity they are performing. This should not be the case as physical activity helps with the health of …
Peeing your pants when you run, sneeze or jump is normalized in our society. Urinary incontinence can be as high as 64% in the athletic female population; especially with high-impact activities. You know what’s not normalized? Seeking help for peeing with running, jumping or sneezing. Let’s start talking about your pelvic floor and ways therapy can help. What is a …
As Wisconsin awakens from her winter slumber, we are greeted by the vibrant sights and sounds of spring. But did you know that beyond its aesthetic charm, the arrival of spring brings significant shifts that affect our health and vitality? Nature’s Vitamin Boost: The Power of Sunlight With the lengthening of daylight hours, spring offers us a renewed opportunity to …
This month, we’re diving into the world of cardiovascular training. This is an area of health that gets a ton of slack. Let’s be real: improving your cardiovascular health can be super intimidating! We want to shine a bit of light on the various levels of cardiovascular training and some strategies to make it more accessible. Cardiovascular training is any …