by Genevieve Cleveland MS, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC | Dec 7, 2019 | Stretches, Training
Static Stretching Static stretching is best for increasing length of muscles. In general, the longer the stretch is held the better. Ideally, each stretch should be held a minimum of 30 seconds. Two to three repetitions are recommended. Dynamic Stretching Dynamic...
by Peak PT Staff | Dec 7, 2019 | Injury Information
When a friend or family member tells you that they have torn their ACL, most likely you have an idea that they have injured their knee and may require surgery. You would be right. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of four major ligaments in the knee that...
by Garrett Akahoshi MPT, CSCS | Dec 7, 2019 | Recovery, Training, Wellness
One of the most common questions we get is “when should I use ice or when should I use heat?” It can be confusing when trying to decide which is best to use in various scenarios. Ice: We recommend the use of ice for acute/new injuries, usually sprains or strains of...
