National Stress Awareness Month: Understanding the Physical Consequences of Unmanaged Stress
Stress is a natural part of life that we all experience from time to time. Whether it’s a work deadline, a personal problem, or a difficult relationship - stress happens. Life is busy and it can be difficult to keep it all [...]
Get Moving: Tips for Fitting More Exercise Into Your Weekly Routine
We all know exercise is important. Regular physical activity can help prevent chronic diseases, manage weight, improve mood, and even boost brain function. But despite the many benefits of exercise, many people struggle to fit it into their busy lives. One [...]
Say Goodbye to Back Pain: Tips for Prevention from a Physical Therapist
Back pain is a common issue that affects nearly 80% of adults at some point in their lives. But just because back pain is common, doesn't mean you need to be fearful of it. Fortunately, there are many different ways that you [...]
Warm Ups Are Even More Important in the Cold Weather. Here’s How To Do It Properly.
Warm-ups are always important. They gradually raise your heart rate and get you breathing a little faster. This sends more oxygen, energy, and nutrients to your heart, lungs, and muscles so they can perform at their best. Warm-ups also get the aerobic [...]
February is Heart Month. Here’s How Physical Therapists Help Patients with Heart Conditions.
American Heart Month is a good reminder to check in on our cardiovascular health. Whether the heart condition is heart failure, high blood pressure or a prior stroke, guided physical activity can promote improved quality of life and decreased risk of further [...]
5 Tips for Improving the Quality of Your Sleep
There’s nothing more reviving and rejuvenating than a good night’s sleep. It may be more productive for your health than just helping you have more energy during the day. According to the National Sleep Foundation, individuals that were motivated to get enough [...]
The Big Reasons Physical Therapy Can Keep You Healthy For Life, and Isn’t “Just” For Pain or Injuries.
You know that physical activity is good for you. The benefits are well researched and the list is impressive. Here's just a sampling: Releases endorphins to make you feel good and fight depression Helps control weight Prevents diseases like stroke, diabetes and [...]
5 Exercises That Require No Special Equipment
Whether you prefer working out at home over going to the gym, or your family needs and schedule just have you stuck at home, there are many ways to keep your regime active even at home. Besides many bodyweight exercises that can [...]
Move More To Stay Healthy. Here’s Why.
COVID has certainly made the importance of health very clear and we have all seen how quickly things can change with an illness. While COVID is currently front and center in most people's thoughts, it isn't the only thing out there that [...]
Common Basketball Injuries And Tips to Prevent Them
Basketball is the most popular youth sport in the US. A study by the National Athletic Trainers Association found that 22% of male basketball players have an injury that causes them to miss playing time each year. 42% of the time, that injury is [...]