Of all of the injuries that can beset runners, the iliotibial band friction syndrome (ITBFS) is by far one of the most common and frustrating. A typical scenario for ITBFS is in a relatively novice athlete who, just when they are really getting accustomed to training on...Read More
At SOL we love our Bay Area native athletes! This San Diego Padres pitcher, and former CAL star, came to SOL for physical therapy. Upon discharge, he shared his experience with us: “I had surgery on my left shoulder to repair a torn labrum. My...Read More
Surprisingly, scientific studies examining the prevalence and type of injuries present in (indoor) rock climbing demonstrate that more than fifty percent of climbers training in gyms are injured each year. Repetitive strain or overuse injuries account for the majority of these occurrences, with acute muscle...Read More
When you exercise, you sweat. And when you sweat, you lose fluid. Our bodies are mostly water, so even a slight shortage can make you dehydrated, which describes an insufficient amount of water in your system. Dehydration causes a reduction in blood volume, which means...Read More
