Paddle into Summer Fun: Kayaking Benefits and Safety Tips
Would you like to feel the light breeze across your face, see the sun’s reflection, and watch the birds enjoy the plants and insects as you glide across the top of the water? This summer you can enjoy these things easily. Grab a kayak. Grab a paddle. Grab a life vest. Away you go! Kayaking […]
Iron Out Your Game: Prevent Common Golf Injuries
Golf is everywhere. What has always been a popular sport has recently exploded. With more ways to play, like entertainment-based facilities such as TopGolf, golf has reached a new demographic of players. With the expanded growth of the sport comes the rise in golf-related injuries. New or amateur golfers with poor body mechanics and errors […]
Preseason Preparation: Getting Ready for a Successful Hockey Season
While the summer sun may make the ice and cold of the hockey season feel far away, dedicated players recognize the importance of year-round training. The preseason period for hockey is a key time for players to lay the foundation for a successful season. At Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, we know the importance of being […]
Stay Safe and Enjoy the Ride: Essential Summer Biking Tips and Benefits
As summer approaches, there is no better time to get outside and explore. Hopping on a bicycle is the perfect way to combine summer wanderlust with a low-impact physical activity that provides many benefits. Not only do you gain mental health benefits from exercising and sunshine, but biking can also be excellent exercise to improve your joint health and […]
Exercise During Pregnancy: Experience a Happy and Healthy Pregnancy
Regular exercise has numerous health benefits across all stages of life, including pregnancy. While it is recommended to consult with your doctor before exercising during pregnancy, with uncomplicated pregnancies, it is encouraged as there are numerous benefits and minimal risks. No matter what stage of life you are in, the Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin […]
What is Barre? The Top 10 Benefits of Barre Workouts
Whether you’re recovering from an injury or just looking to get stronger, barre is an excellent exercise to try. Inspired by a combination of yoga, Pilates, and ballet, barre is a low-impact, high-intensity total body workout. Barre exercises use body weight or light resistance with high repetitions. The goal is to target each muscle group to failure. Barre […]
Avoid Being in a Pickle! Enjoy Pickleball & Prevent Injury
Want to enjoy the outdoors? In need of a low-impact team sport? Pickleball might be the perfect fit! Pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis and is quickly growing in popularity. The sport is known for its ease of learning and is suitable for people of all ages and skill levels. While pickleball […]
Workout from Home: Fitness Apps and Home Workout Tips
With the business of the season ahead, summer fun may not allow you to keep up with your regular fitness routine. Sneaking in a home workout may be essential to ensure you keep active. Or, if you can’t make it to the gym or a regular fitness activity, home workouts are necessary to keep moving. […]
From Swing to Sling: A Guide to Prevent Common Golf Wrist Injuries
Golf is in full swing. Taking your game to the next level this season will require a lot of practice, patience, and skill. And like any other sport, golf also comes with its own set of risks and potential injuries. The most common injuries that golfers will experience are wrist injuries. In the blog post […]