3 Reasons To Exercise In The Water This Summer
Have you heard the saying “Sitting is the new smoking” and wondered what the saying really means? Sitting for long periods, or remaining generally inactive has been found to have a significant impact on physical and mental health, as smoking has been [...]
Tip Sheet: When To Use Heat vs Ice
So you've got an ache or pain and know you should try some home remedies first, that part is easy. But should you use Heat Or Ice? It's time to settle the debate. It is pretty simple, ice is more appropriate for certain [...]
If You Like a Good Bargain, You’re Going to LOVE Physical Therapy
It's no secret that prices have been going up. Gas is expensive. Food is expensive. The housing market is crazy. If you're looking for ways to pinch some pennies or stretch your dollars, physical therapy might be just what you're looking for. [...]
10 Tips for a Better Workspace
Have you heard the saying "Sitting is the new smoking" and wondered what the saying really means? Sitting for long periods, or a majority of the day has been found to have a significant impact on physical and mental health, as smoking [...]
Expect To Get Better and You Probably Will
Research has shown that positive expectations increase the chances of a good outcome. It's the old self-fulfilling prophecy; your attitude determines your approach to situations. If you believe you'll be successful, you'll likely put in more effort. You'll be more willing to [...]
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. [...]