Maintain Your Exercise Routine and Reduce StressThe 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 […]
Sleep is essential for our health and well-being.It helps our bodies recover, boosts our mood, and improves our ability to think clearly. Unfortunately, many people struggle with getting enough good-quality sleep. 62% of all Americans experience a sleep problem several nights a week—and it’s likely those numbers are low, sleep problems often go under-reported. Physical […]
Falls are a big deal. They can cause injuries and make it hard to live on your own. They can also make you afraid of falling again. This fear might make you less active, which can make you weaker and more likely to fall. It’s a tough cycle to break. Falls aren’t a normal part […]
Fall is on the way. 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 are. Why Backpacks Matter Students will always have things to carry between home and school. A backpack is a great way to do that, but […]
Physical therapists don’t just help adults recover from injuries. Pediatric physical therapists arespecially trained to help children of all ages overcome challenges and reach their full potential.Whether your child has a developmental delay, a sports injury, or a chronic condition, a PT cancreate a fun and effective program to get them moving. How PT for […]
Dizziness is common in people over 20 and it can be a big problem in your daily life. Feelingunsteady, lightheaded, or like the room is spinning is alarming, and makes day to day tasksdifficult. The good news is that dizziness often has treatable causes, and your physical therapist can be the perfect person to help. […]
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 million have substantial reductions in activity because of pain. Beyond limiting activity or your ability to work, chronic pain has been linked […]
Spring is in the air, and that means more than just blooming flowers and chirping birds. It’s a natural nudge to shake off the winter blues and be more active. Research that looked at the seasonality of physical activity proves this is true. Across a wide variety of countries and populations, people are most active […]
Physical therapy and nutrition are often seen as separate, but the truth is, they are deeplyintertwined. To get the most out of PT, especially after an injury or surgery, integrating both iscrucial. Here’s why: Food Fuels The BodyDuring recovery from an injury or surgery, your body is working to heal itself. The activities andexercises you’re […]
What Is Autism? Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) describes a range of developmental conditions that affect how a person communicates, interacts, and behaves. ASD is called a spectrum disorder because the symptoms and severity can vary widely from one person to another. Typical signs and symptoms of autism include: • Having difficulty with communication […]
