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 [...]
Common Ski Injuries and Tips to Stay Safe on the Slopes
Winter is here and snow has finally started to fall, which means many of us are anxious to hit the slopes. Whether you love to ski, snowboard, or tube, it's important to be aware of common injuries on the slopes and [...]
6 Exercises to Prepare You to Hit the Ski Slopes
Downhill skiing is a great form of exercise that challenges your legs, core, balance, and cardiovascular endurance. Being on the mountain is also a great way to enjoy the winter months and stay active. For most of us, the start of ski [...]
When the Weather Gets Cold, Make These Changes to Your Warm Up
Colder weather means some changes to how we exercise. Of course, it's harder to motivate yourself to get outside for a run or bike ride when the temperature drops, and the shorter days compress our schedules, but there are [...]
Do You Know Why You Have Back Pain? Here’s How You Can Find Out
Is the source of your low back pain a mystery? You’re not alone: Nine out of 10 patients don't know the primary cause of their back pain. The problem is that most people seek treatment after they’ve begun exhibiting symptoms of back pain. While [...]
3 Reasons Injuries Are Kept Secret and Why They Shouldn’t Be
Physical therapists are experts in dealing with injuries, but your PT can't help if they don't know about your injury! You might be wondering who would keep an injury secret. The answer is - lots of people. The first thing that comes to [...]