8 Tips to Garden Safely this Spring
Gardening, just like any other repetitive activity, can cause serious injury if some simple steps aren’t taken to prepare the body for the task. Up to 40% of farmworkers report repetitive strain injuries to the hands, wrist, arms, shoulders or neck. Injuries to [...]
The Truth about The Core and Balance
Most people equate having good strength to "six pack abs." The truth is that while it might look good, the six pack is not the same as having a strong core.
Prevent Falls, Improve Both Balance & Strength With These Exercises
To maintain your balance, the body needs to feel which way you are falling, how to move to correct that balance loss and then actually move in that direction. All of this happens in an instance so it is important to keep [...]
Balance in our Everyday Lives
Why is balance so essential to our everyday function? Will it progressively get worse as I age? What things can I do to make it better? These are the questions that are commonly thought and asked by patients in PT. Below is [...]
What is the difference between a Massage Therapist and a Physical Therapist?
While both are incredibly important to the recovery process, the process used by massage therapists and physical therapists differs greatly. The end goal is the same, increased health and wellbeing of their patients, but their tactics and procedures will be quite different. [...]
Beginner’s Guide to Running #4: Breathing
Breathing. You do it every single day, all day long, without having to think about it. But did you know that proper breathing makes a world of difference in your running performance? It seems so simple: inhale, exhale and then repeat. [...]
Beginner’s Guide to Running #3: Foot Type And Shoes
Running is really a great sport. It challenges our body and our minds, and gets us outdoors for fresh air and often a great view. It is no-frills in nature. You need no bats, balls, complicated equipment and you don't need to [...]
Elevate Your Heart Rate With Physical Therapy
Heart disease is a leading cause of death and disability. This shouldn't be a surprise - it's been at the top of the list for years. You know that taking care of your heart is important. That means doing things like eating [...]
Beginner’s Guide to Running #2: Train to Run Smarter
The Key to Being a Better Runner What can you do to make yourself a better runner? Many of you might need to brace yourselves for what we are about to say... You have to do more [...]
Beginner’s Guide to Running #1: The Basics
At one time or another, most of us have thought about taking up running as a hobby or as a go-to form of exercise. Some have made that happen, some have tried it out for a while but eventually lost interest, and [...]