Mind your back(pack) during back-to-school
From homework and tests to extra-curricular activities, students already shoulder plenty of weight during back-to-school time. Their backpacks should be the least... Read More
Dog Owners More Likely to Meet Fitness Benchmarks
It turns out our furry friends have more to offer us than companionship and unconditional love. Based on multiple studies, dog owners... Read More
Lower-back pain? Could be your hips.
It’s well established that about eight in 10 people in the U.S. will experience back pain at some point in their lives.... Read More
Parent Tips: Raise Active & Healthy Kids
With child obesity still an epidemic in the U.S. and reams of research showing both the immediate and long-term benefits of youth... Read More
Focus on Strength, Balance Exercises to Prevent Falls
During a time when the U.S. is so focused on reducing the cost of overall medical expenses, many physical therapists and other... Read More
Youth Athletes who Play Multiple Sports are Healthier, Happier
In an era of specialization in sports involving athletes of all ages, physical therapists join most medical experts in agreeing that young... Read More
Exercise May Improve Your Memory & Mood
Posted on16 Feb 2018
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Orthopedic professionals such as physicians and physical therapists often refer to the human body’s kinetic chain – the notion that all bones,... Read More
Use Fitness Apps This Year, but Use Them with Caution
Posted on16 Feb 2018
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As more people continue to turn to health apps on their smartphones to help achieve goals related to exercise and weight loss, it’s... Read More
Optimal Body Alignment
Posted on12 Dec 2017
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Much can be written about what constitutes good body alignment, but the overarching theme is to stack the structures of the body.... Read More
Redefining Physical Therapy
This post comes on the heels of attending a lecture provided by a local hospital based out patient orthopedic Physical Therapist. This... Read More