What is a bone stress injury (BSI) and how do I know I have one? How long will it take to get me back to running? As a physical therapist who treats a lot of runners and as a lifelong runner myself, I have always had a passion for keeping runners running. The act of running can make someone’s day tick along better, can help with consistent sleep, calm the nerves and can even make a runner more fun to be around. It can be social or an act of solitude. It can be alarming for a runner when they start to experience a nagging pain that doesn’t warm up or even worsens as they run. Pain that doesn’t dissipate with a warm-up routine or is vague at first but then becomes localized or intensifies through the run can be a sign of a bone stress injury or BSI. BSI is a general term indicating mechanical load is exceeding the bone’s structural ability to withstand the load. However, BSIs occur on a continuum. One end of that continuum is a stress reaction, the other end can be stress fracture or even a full fracture of the bone. The runner recognizes this as pain that isn’t normally present. BSIs can occur for many reasons whether due to biomechanics or from a nutritional standpoint or a combination of both. As high-school and college cross-country runners prepare now for this upcoming season, they should be aware of the common causes and ways to prevent bone stress injuries.
Mark Bouma, PT takes readers through the areas to watch out for while raking leaves. The fall changes in the PNW is a time of beautiful color but also typically wet and heavy leaves.
Patellofemoral pain is largely a diagnosis of exclusion. There can be many causes of knee pain and it is important for your healthcare provider to properly assess your individual condition. Many individuals have anterior knee pain with prolonged sitting with flexed knees.
There are three common provocative diagnostic tests that are most closely correlated with patellofemoral joint pain:
Squatting
Climbing Stairs
Eccentric Step-Down Test
Research has linked several key factors that may contribute to an individual developing patellofemoral pain. These factors are not present in everybody who has symptoms, but there are often impairments in one or more of these areas found during a physical therapy exam.
Victor Kollar, PT takes you through the areas to think about as you get ready for your annual turkey bowl football game.
The Seattle Seahawks have been dealing with a challenging season on the injury front, and the ankle injury to standout cornerback Tariq Woolen has added yet another layer of complexity. Woolen, a key figure in Seattle's defensive scheme, has demonstrated elite skills throughout the season, allowing a league-low 27.3% completion rate and an astonishing 1.7 passer rating when targeted. His injury has not only affected the team's defensive depth but has also posed significant challenges in maintaining consistency in coverage. In this article, we delve into the details of Woolen’s injury, its implications for the Seahawks, and what the team can do moving forward.
If you're a runner, you may have heard of the Female Athlete Triad, a term once used to describe a combination of low energy availability, menstrual dysfunction, and bone health issues. However, our understanding of these conditions has evolved, giving rise to a broader concept: Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). This condition is not just for elite female athletes; it affects athletes of all levels and genders. Let’s break down what RED-S is, why it's important, and how you can protect yourself as a runner.
Last Thursday night, Seattle’s beloved wide receiver Tyler Lockett suffered a finger fracture
injury during a game against the San Francisco 49ers. The injury occurred when Lockett
attempted to catch a pass and his finger was accidentally stepped on by a 49ers player. Finger
fractures can be painful and can affect a person’s ability to grasp or hold objects. In Lockett’s
case, the injury could potentially impact his ability to catch and hold the football.
Eight days ago, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a high ankle sprain. He has healed well enough to not need a painkilling injection.
Tract Wolfson of CBS reported just before kickoff that Mahomes did not receive an injection prior to the AFC Championship against the Bengals.
Learning to visualize these scenarios prior to an event may regulate your emotions, have better control of your environment, and honestly, you may end up with a positive outcome with all the repetitions and practice.
Sharpen your skills, and be as detailed as possible. I know that when I used to play basketball I remember being at the free throw line, 4th quarter, my team was down by 5 points in the playoffs. When I got to the line I noticed the fans in the crowd going crazy, cheerleaders stomping on the floor, and teammates at the free throw line sweaty, huffing, and puffing. Both coaches yelling at their players to get them ready after the 2nd free throw attempt. As I stand at that free throw line, I can feel the sweat drip through my jersey, down my arms. I could even see the sweat drip onto the free-throw line. Everything felt slow, I couldn’t hear anything, and it felt like I had tunnel vision. It was just me, the basket, and the ball.
With the 27th pick of the 2020 NFL Draft, the Seahawks selected Jordyn Brooks, a menacing linebacker out of Texas Tech. While many Seahawk fans doubted the pick, as we often do in the current Seahawks era, Pete Caroll and John Scneider have had their reasons and a master plan that can leave fans holding their breath. Brooks is the first linebacker the Seahawks have drafted in the first round since 2009 when they selected Aaron Curry out of Wake Forest. Interestingly, Curry also happens to be a new-hire for the Seahawks as a defensive assistant coach as of this year.
