Whatever your barriers to physical activity are, your PT can likely help you overcome them. As movement experts, physical therapists are trained to deal with a variety of conditions. They'll help you work around whatever issues you have so you can safely elevate your heart rate and keep cardiovascular disease away.
Read MoreTo become more resilient and defend against heart disease, diabetes, strokes and cancer, research says you should move more. The dangers of being sedentary are well known and documented in the research. High amounts of sedentary time has even been called the new smoking.
Read MoreThe Female Athlete Triad is a medical condition consisting of three interrelated conditions that commonly affect female athletes
Read MorePT for arthritis is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Depending on your concerns and treatment goals, a physical therapist may use different types of interventions to help you improve your function and quality of life.
Read MorePhysical Therapy is more than just a way to get back on your feet after an injury - it also helps people stay at the top of their game. Whether it’s an athlete, a dancer, or someone who wants to stay in shape, physical therapy can help reach performance goals. With the right exercises and treatments, physical therapists help people improve strength, flexibility, and endurance so they perform at their best while lowering injury risk.
Read MoreBaseball injuries to the shoulder and elbow are common. Much of this can be explained by the fast and forceful nature of throwing.
Read MoreHigh-value care leads to better outcomes, is easy to access and is cheaper for both patients and insurers. Physical therapy fits into this category, but looking at other high-value treatments helps us start to see a theme.
Read MoreAs temperatures start to rise and the weather gets warmer, many people start to think about running outside again. If you're recovering from an injury or need physical therapy, it's important to take some precautions before you hit the pavement. Here are some tips to help you safely run outside in the spring:
Read MoreWhen the weather gets cold, you should make some changes to how you exercise. We're not talking about starting earlier because of the shorter days or making a playlist that motivates you to leave your warm house. There are some physiological changes that occur in your body in the cold that you need to consider. Joints become stiffer, your body reduces blood flow to your skin and muscles to stay warm, and your heart must work a little harder. This doesn't mean that you shouldn't be active in the cold, it just means there are a few changes in your routine that are warranted.
Read MoreThere's quite a bit of variability in shoes these days - so much so that in 2021 the athletic shoe industry generated 13.3 billion dollars of revenue in the US alone. There are shoes for each individual sport and of all of them, running shoes tend to have the widest variety AND the most "advice" surrounding how to select the "right" shoe for you
Read MoreLearn the difference between a Medical and a Movement “Diagnosis.”
Read MoreHip Impingement: FAI is caused when the femoral head (the ball-shaped bone at the end of the femur that connects to the hip) and the acetabulum (the socket of the hipbone, into which the head of the femur fits) do not properly fit together.
Read MoreSports medicine research has looked at 2 advanced exercises that have shown good results in reducing and preventing injuries to the hamstring and adductor.
Read MoreSometimes kids need some help with movement. From now on, when you think of your physical therapist, don't leave kids out of the picture!
Read MoreHealthcare, like most other things these days, isn't known for being cheap. Healthcare costs have been rising for years. But even in this environment, there are still bargains to be had - like physical therapy.
Read MoreHow important is moving well? It could keep you out of the hospital. Make sure you're moving your best with an annual PT exam.
Read MoreBack Pain - Sitting is the new smoking!
Read MorePhysical therapists are experts in human movement who are trained to evaluate and treat all kinds of musculoskeletal issues. They are highly trained in prescribing and progressing exercise to help people move and feel better. Because everyone moves and everyone can benefit from exercise, physical therapists can help people through their entire lives.
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