Summer-Proof Your Back:Easy Core Exercises for Pain-Free Travel and Outdoor Fun Summer is here! Time for road trips, beach days, and backyard projects. But before you startlifting heavy luggage or moving patio furniture, let’s talk about keeping your back happy andhealthy. Your back works hard during summer activities. Long car rides, heavy suitcases, and yard […]
Stay Active and Injury-Free This Summer! Here are some Tips for Your Favorite Activities Summer is a great time to get outside and enjoy activities like running, hiking, and swimming. Moving your body is great for your health, but sometimes, fun activities can lead to aches and pains. The good news is that many common […]
Physical therapists don’t just work in the clinic. Some play a key role in ergonomics – the science of designing or arranging workspaces, tools, and tasks to fit the person using them. The goal is to reduce strain, discomfort, and injury while improving comfort and efficiency. For jobs like manufacturing, healthcare, or retail, PTs assess […]
As flowers bloom and the days get longer, it’s natural to want to get outside. Whether you’re digging in your garden, hitting the trails, or playing sports, spring brings new energy. But if you were inactive this winter, your body might not be ready for a sudden burst of activity. What Are Overuse Injuries? Overuse […]
Your heart is your body’s most important muscle. Like any muscle, it needs regular exercise to stay strong and healthy. This February, as we observe Heart Health Month, let’s explore how physical activity can boost your heart health and how physical therapists can help. Why Movement Matters Every time you exercise, you’re giving your heart […]
The holiday season is a busy and exciting time of year, but it can also be quite stressful. Between shopping, parties, traveling, and visiting family, it’s easy for your regular exercise routine to fall by the wayside. Research has shown that physical activity levels tend to decrease the most after holidays. That’s why it’s so […]
Fall is on the way, and so are school buses and students carrying…backpacks. You might not think much about those bags full of books, pencils, crayons, and computers, but physical therapists do. Why Backpacks Matter Students will always have things to carry between home and school. A backpack is a great way to do that, […]
Exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health. It can reduce your risk of chronic diseases like diabetes or cancer. It reduces your risk of stroke, dementia, osteoporosis, and obesity. Exercise also helps with your mood, sleep, and overall quality of life. Despite all of these benefits, most Americans need […]
Dizziness is common in people over 20, and it can be a big problem in daily life. Feeling unsteady, lightheaded, or like the room is spinning is alarming and makes daily tasks difficult. The good news is that dizziness often has treatable causes, and your physical therapist can bethe perfect person to help. Understanding Dizziness […]
Physical Therapy for Chronic Pain Chronic pain can be a debilitating condition, limiting your mobility and impacting your daily life.The CDC estimates that around 50 million Americans experience chronic pain, and 17 millionhave substantial reductions in activity because of pain. Beyond limiting activity or your ability towork, chronic pain has been linked to depression, Alzheimer’s […]
