ACL prevention in the sun

Entry By: Eric Folmar, MPT, OCS, PT I have to start this entry by first apologizing for not posting for a while.  I have been extremely busy  soaking up the sun here on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.  If you have never been here it is worth the venture.  I am actually here in a [...]

Sleeper Stretch for posterior capsular tightness

Entry By: Eric Folmar, MPT, OCS, PT Just looking for some feedback on the commonly used sleeper stretch for posterior capsular tightness.  As I have played with this stretch over the years I find that patients have a tendency to move away from the ideal stretch position.  I have begun to have patients actually 1/4 [...]

Stress reactions in recreational endurance athletes

Entry By: Eric Folmar, MPT, OCS, PT I am looking for some commentary on stress reactions of the lower extremity in recreational endurance athletes.  In the spirit of the Boston Marathon this past Monday, I think this is an appropriate topic.  I have had the privilege of treating 4 patients with stress related injuries directly [...]

Finally up and running………….

Entry By: Eric Folmar, MPT, OCS, PT I am glad to finally get my blog up and running.  I look forward to some good chatter on the blog.  I guess I will start by posting a statement:    Don’t forget  about the feet!!!  All starts and ends at the feet, yet it is usually the last [...]