The HARTZ PT Blog

Plantar foot pain, commonly referred to as plantar fasciitis, is a very common condition experienced in both the athletic and general population.

It is estimated that 25 million people deal with chronic pain on a daily basis, meaning they have had this pain for greater than 3 months.

Pre-hab, or pre-habilitation, is a growing necessity; it's the proactive approach to minimizing pain and injury, following a surgical procedure, such as total knee or hip replacement.

In the sheer excitement of the season, safety and prevention of injuries is not usually at the forefront. However, injury prevention techniques are essential for players who want to continue running the bases until the last game of the season.

Muscle strains are common this time of year for those who jump right into the spring routine, without properly preparing themselves, after a long winter indoors.  Here are some tips to keep you pain-free this spring!

A lifelong sport, golf offers players a great low impact way to exercise and stay active as we get older, especially if we forgo the cart and walk the course. With the following tips, not only can we help to prevent injuries, but also, to improve our overall golf game.

A Global Burden of Disease, Injuries, and Risk Factors study recently cited low back pain as the single leading cause of disability worldwide. Estimates indicate that 80% of us contend with the common ailment at some point in our lives.

Basketball Injuries Can Keep You from Playing Your Best. Here are some great tips to keep you in the game and to help you avoid injuries.

Let’s talk about core strength and some of the benefits a strong core will bring to an individual.

Old Man Winter is right around the corner! We all know what this means: Snow covered roads make it much more difficult to gather the motivation to get out the door for your run.