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Are you looking for Physical Therapy in Geneva, New York? Lake Country Physical Therapy & Sportscare, PC, located in Canandaigua of Ontario County offers a variety of services to make you more comfortable in your day to day life. From the moment you walk into...

We have all seen those colorful bits of tape that are intricately placed all over athletes, but you may not have known what it was. You may have thought to yourself, is that actually helping them? The answer is yes, and this new therapeutic method...

Fibromyalgia is a chronic musculoskeletal disorder that causes joint pain, tenderness and fatigue. Fibromyalgia is the second most common disorder in people today. Although there is no way to prevent fibromyalgia, things can be done to help avoid “flare-ups”. A fibromyalgia flare- up is when...

Preventing Running Injuries

Natural as it is, pregnancy still takes a large toll on a woman’s body.  During her pregnancy a woman is likely to feel uncomfortable at times. Fortunately, extensive research has revealed that there are safe exercises that a woman can do while pregnant in order to alleviate some of her discomfort such as lower back or pelvic pain. You might have heard of it before and you might even have rolled your eyes at the idea but there is a reason that Prenatal Yoga and Aqua Aerobic Centers exists, they really do make a difference.  

Physical Therapy and Headaches

Could it possibly be, that the days of popping two, three, four advils a day can finally be over!  Managing pain from headaches can be tough because headaches can be the result of so many different things. Luckily, physical therapists can be trained to help you manage pain from tension-type and cranial neuralgia, facial pain headaches, and headaches originating from the jaw (which our physical therapists at Lake Country PT & Sportscare are uniquely trained for). Just because you don’t know what is causing your headaches does not mean that they should be ignored.

Labrum Tears are Becoming All too Common

In a day and age when many athletes specialize in one sport, there are common injuries that are recurring in all sports. While leg injuries are common in basketball and football, shoulder injuries are all too common in baseball. Lake Country Physical Therapy & Sportscare can help aid in the rehabilitation of shoulder related injuries, including labral tears.

If you’ve ever been injured or need post-surgery treatment you might find yourself looking for a physical therapist.

However, before choosing one there are many things to consider in picking the best physical therapist for you.  You should consider his/her qualifications, knowledge, and experience as you are putting your recovery treatment in their hands. Depending on the condition you need treated, it’s critical to choose a physical therapists who either specializes in that specific condition or has credible sources from past patients. Overall pick a physical therapy practice that has a friendly, clean, and welcoming environment.

Preventing Running Injuries When summer comes around, many people begin a health kick to secure that beach body they’ve always wanted. Running is a common theme among those trying to lose weight or just stay in shape. Unfortunately, running can lead to a plethora of different...

ACL Tears Tearing your ACL is a nightmare for any athlete, but for female athletes it poses an even greater risk. ACL tears usually happen as a result of non contact movements. These movements usually include jumping or making a lateral pivot. When athletes feel like...