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Tennis elbow is a deceiving name for lateral epicondylitis. While giving the impression of only occurring while playing racket sports, it is extremely common in repetitive office, tactical, and industrial work.   For firefighters, tennis elbow is one of the most common overuse injury. The “why” behind this makes us look at the entire arm: The entire upper extremity and thoracic spine play a crucial role in the amount of force and tension applied at the elbow.  What’s Really Happening at the Elbow  Tennis elbow [...]

Low back pain is extremely common—it's one of the leading causes of disability worldwide.  Up to 80% of adults experience low back pain at some point in their lives.  About 20-30% of adults report having low back pain at any given time.  It's the most common cause of job-related disability and a major reason for missed work days.    Low back pain impacts your ability to move at work, at home, and while doing the things you love. Whether you're sitting [...]

Do your shoes fit your biomechanical needs? The #2 concern reported in our most recent Comfort and Performance Survey was standing.  Although we all take on different tasks that require different levels of standing and movement, one consistent variable is that all of us wear shoes to work.  We need to understand what style of shoe works best for you in order to help minimize strain and irritation. There are three general styles of walking/running [...]