I enjoy my job and treating people of my community. I want to see all individuals who I start a plan of care with meet their long term goals. I want every person of my community who enters my clinic to achieve their functional goals. Sometimes… this doesn’t always happen. I am hoping this blog post will assist in the … Read More
ACL Fear or Fiction Part II: It is so mental!
One of the most significant injuries an athlete may face is a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Like concussions, the ACL is becoming a common discussion point in media, or parent discussions due to the significant impact the injury places on the athlete. Commonly overlooked is the reason WHY athletes do not fully return to their prior level of function ... Read More
ACL Comeback: Fear or Fiction Part I
This is a two-part blog post about the psychological effects of an ACL reconstruction. Part I: Have you every had someone sit in front of you and breakdown crying as you attempt to help? Do they turn their head away and bite their lower lip to hide their pain, or clench their fist so tight the hand turns white? Do ... Read More
Humble Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays to you and yours! If you are connected with our office (Sumner Specialized Physical Therapy) as a current patient, former patient, or family member of a patient; we want to sincerely say thank you for trusting us to care for your needs. Being supported by the people of this community for the past three years is humbling. This ... Read More
Crutch fitting… So easy a caveman can do it!
You’re rounding third base in your co-ed city league softball game and are looking to score the go ahead run. As you hit the base and run towards home, your third base coach yells for you to run back to 3rd due to the accurate throw to the plate. You quickly hit the brakes and feel your cleats dig into ... Read More
One cost effective step to treating an ankle sprain…
One of the most common lower leg injuries an athlete may suffer at some point in competition or practice is an ankle sprain. Many athletes know the feeling of stepping on a foot while landing from a rebound, blocking a shot or from jumping up to catch a pass. The foot rolls underneath the ankle, it pops, and the body ... Read More
5 Reasons To Take Concussions Seriously
Concussions are a very hot topic in the news today. From the NFL to Pop Warner football, head injuries or concussions are often discussed. Each week I read a new article discussing the risk of concussions, especially in our youth. Even the President of the United States has been on record stating if he had a son he would restrict ... Read More
Sumner Specialized PT Blog Introduction
First, I want to thank you for taking the time to read my blog posts. I feel these entries will serve as communication between people of the community and myself in regard to topics related to physical therapy. I hope these posts are seen as thought provoking, educational, informative and interesting. I encourage your participation through discussion, questions regarding the ... Read More