Are you a middle-aged recreational athlete with an injury? Not pleased with your health care? Pursuit Physical Therapy is the answer for you!

Is this you?

On Saturday morning you wake to get ready for your long run, tennis match, or golfing with friends.  You end up not warming up or you end up doing a very small and quick warm-up.  So your body is not ready for an aggressive exercise.  At first your start performing well and then you push yourself or try to" kill the golf ball from the tee like you are in a long drive competition" and you start to experience some pain.    Your knee starts to hurt, or you experience some elbow pain with your back swing, or you notice you low back is hurting after that last drive.  Out comes to anti-inflammatory meds.  The pain subsides, during the activity or after,  but the injury actually worsens.

By the end of the night the pain start to intensify.  The next morning when you wake up, you have increased pain with increased stiffness and the hot pack comes out to relieve the stiffness.  By mid week, the injury is agonizing.  You start taking pain meds just to continue your activity (which is the WORST THING YOU CAN DO!) or the pain stops you from doing the activity you love.

Is this you?

Well new research, shows that middle aged recreational athletes have limited awareness of the proper management of their injuries and they are dissatisfied with health care services.  A summary of the research and the finding can be found here.  Well, Pursuit Physical Therapy is your answer!  There is no need to wait for a physician appointment for a script, which usually takes weeks to get in.  In Florida, you have direct access to physical therapy services, so you can get seen today.  The One-on-One patient care will give you everything you need to ensure that you receive high quality care for your injury.  Getting better results, in fewer visits!  You can also ask as many questions as you want so you fully understand your injury and the plan to treat it.  For more information about our specialty programs, our services, and what our patient's are saying, visit us at PursuitTherapy.com or call us at 407-494-8835.

Join us for a Healthy Living Lunch and Learn at the Citrus Club!

Are you not able to enjoy the activities you love because of pain?  This is the lunch and learn for you!

Tired of having low back pain when golfing?  Do you experience pain when running?  Sick of not being able to enjoy yourself with recreational sports because of pain?  Come to the exclusive Citrus Club in downtown Orlando of Sept. 27th at 11:30 am and learn the cause of your injury, how to properly treat it, when to consult a specialist, and get back to being pain free again!

Join Dr. Ron Miller, from Pursuit Physical Therapy, for a Health Living Lunch and Learn September 27th at 11:30-1:00 pm when he will review these 3 common injuries:   runner's knee, plantar fasciitis, and golf swing related low back pain.

$10 for members, $16 for non-members.  Call the Citrus Club today to RSVP your spot at 407-843-1080.  If you are not a member, this is the perfect time to visit the Citrus Club and see what being a member entails and the great benefits.   We look forward to seeing you there for a great Lunch and Learn.  For more information about Dr. Ron Miller, Pursuit Physical Therapy, our specialty programs, and if physical therapy is right for you, visit PursuitTherapy.com.

Pursuit Physical Therapy on the Radio! Tune into am 740 The Game

Tune into am 740 The Game from 9am-12 throughout the week, starting labor day weekend, to hear the new Pursuit Physical Therapy radio commercials!  Also, on Fridays, we will have a call in live-talk and ask a question to our very own Dr. Ron Miller about sport injuries, rehab, and prognosis of injuries.  Visit www.thebeatofsports.com or 740 The Game for more information.  For more information about Pursuit Physical Therapy, our specialty programs, and what we can treat, visit us at PursuitTherapy.com

Simple Tips to Preventing Golf Injuries

Here are some simple changes and adjustments that you can make to help prevent golf injuries:

1)  Proper Club Fitting

Proper fit clubs can decrease stress to your body during the golf swing, help avoid poor swing biomechanics and avoid altered postures.

2)  Play Golf Consistently

I don't think most golfers will have a problem with this one.  Playing golf consistently will avoid long times of breaks and golf related activities

3)  Push your Golf Cart

Pushing your cart instead of pulling will cause less stress and torque to your body and help prevent injury

4)  Use a Longer Putter

This may decrease stress and strain while putting and avoid increased flexion when playing around of golf

5)  Use a Dual Backpack Strap

Carrying a golf bag with a single strap may be hazardous to the low back, shoulder, and ankles.  Using a double back strap will allows for proper distribution of weight across both shoulders

6)  Warm up prior to playing golf

A 10 minute warm up prior to playing golf has shown a >50% decrease risk of injury.

Making some simple adjustments can help prevent injuries when playing golf and help you enjoy pain free golf.  For more information contact Pursuit Physical Therapy at 407-494-8835 or visit us at www.PursuitTherapy.com, and check out our Golf Treatment Program that analyzes golf swing analysis, movement screen, injury prevention, and rehabilitation to address any golf related injuries and injury prevention.  Get back to a pain free golf swing today!