Ann Sundgren, PT

Ann Sundgren, PT graduated from Wichita State University in 1986. Her practice expertise is in orthopedic and sports medicine with an emphasis in treatment of the female athlete. Ann has extensive education regarding foot orthotic evaluation, prescription and fitting.

Articles

Nordic Walking

Nordic Walking—What Is This New Craze?

Popular in Europe for many years, Nordic Walking, also known as Urban Poling, is recently becoming an exciting exercise option here in the United States. To understand Nordic Walking better, envision cross-country skiing without the skis.

Physical Therapy for Knee Pain

Did you make New Year’s resolutions to start working out and get fit? Do you want to get in shape for spring cleaning or summer fun? Have you noticed any knee pain or stiffness, popping around your kneecap, a giving way sensation when walking, squatting or climbing stairs? What about pain with kneeling, lifting or carrying?

Women and girls often experience knee problems, especially knee pain and pain around the kneecap. Another common name for this is chondromalacia patellae.

Physical Therapy for Exercise and Eating Disorders

• Are you or someone you know an “exercise junkie?”
• Do you worry about your weight, restrict your food and fluid intake, diet constantly or exercise excessively to avoid gaining weight?
• Has your menstrual cycle been disrupted, is it erratic or has it stopped altogether?
• Do you feel stressed or depressed?
• Have you resorted to taking diet pills and laxatives?
• Do you ever force yourself to vomit after eating?