Sep20th 2023Are you familiar with the connection between core strength and better balance? When the core muscles around your trunk are strong, you are less likely to experience harmful chronic conditions, including lower back pain, balance and gait disorders, and general injuries. A stronger core also helps to keep you upright – especially as you age
Aug20th 2023Did you know that more than 15 percent of American adults get no physical activity during their leisure time? We’re all aware of the health benefits of exercise, so why does it sometimes feel so difficult to stay active? If your yoga mat has been thrown to the back of the closet or your running
Aug10th 2023Any athlete will understand the importance of maintaining their health in order to keep up with the physical demands of their sport. If you’ve recently sustained an injury, it is important to make sure that you are keeping up with your physical therapy treatments, in order to regain your optimum levels of physical function. Many
Jul10th 2023If you’re having surgery, you’re probably already aware that rehabilitation is a critical aspect of the recovery process. Patients benefit from post-surgical rehab because it helps them get back on their feet and restores their full range of motion. What most people don’t know, however, is that pre-surgical rehabilitation (pre-hab) can significantly speed up your
Jun20th 2023Is Chronic Back Pain Slowing You Down? PT is the Answer Did you know that approximately 80 percent of Americans have experienced (or will experience) chronic back pain? Do you feel as if your chronic back pain has locked you out of your own life? This nagging, excruciating symptom can stem from a variety of
Jun10th 2023Are you suffering from the aches, pains, and stiffness of arthritis? If so, you’re not alone. There are millions of people who live with arthritis, and it is no secret that it can limit your life. Fortunately, participating in regular physical therapy treatments can help manage your arthritis pain and reduce your symptoms. For more
May20th 2023Although the phrases “sprain” and “strain” are often used interchangeably, there is a key difference between the two. In order to understand the distinctions between a sprain and a strain, you must first understand the difference between a ligament and a tendon. Your ligaments are bands of tissue that connect bones to each other within
May10th 2023Get Moving Today! Do you make sure to move around every day? Doing so can increase your lifespan, improve your mood, help you maintain a healthy weight, and increase strength, flexibility, endurance, and balance, in addition to helping you manage chronic pain and other health conditions. Regular physical activity is so important that our physical
Apr20th 2023WebMD states, “Physical therapy is often one of the best choices you can make when you have long-term pain (also called chronic pain) or an injury. It can make you stronger and help you move and feel better.” The mission of any physical therapist is to relieve pain while also increasing function and mobility. Physical
Apr10th 2023We’ve all heard the phrase, “sit up straight” before. However, this seemingly simple task is sometimes easier said than done. Most people recognize that posture is an important part of your overall health which can get affected by back pain, yet it is something that is constantly overlooked. Think about how you end a long
