Exercising is a fundamental element of living a healthy life. Working out regularly improves your physical and mental faculties, builds muscle and
Independent Living, How to Help Make it Last
As a physical therapist helping middle age and older adults deal with their acute to chronic musculoskeletal issues, I have seen first-hand the
Resistance Training for the Baby Boomers
Baby boomers make up about 25% of the U.S. population, the largest generation of Americans! This post-WWII age cohort is known for
Why You Need to be Drinking Water Every Day
We're often told we need to be drinking water every day, but we aren't really told why. I have found this infographic (originally found
Caring For Your Shoulders
Treatable shoulder impairment affects approximately 30% of the American population. This percentage will probably increase as adults desire
Injury Prevention and Performance Physical Therapy
Dynamic balance and coordination, multi joint integration, and proper sequencing of muscle firing patterns are the cornerstone of athletic movement
Awareness & Exercise Come Together For Breast Cancer in October
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and according to the American Cancer Society, approximately 1 in 8 women will develop invasive
Dynamic Balance in Athletics
Balance has always been considered an important component of post injury or surgical recovery, and it is frequently used as one of the criteria for
Improving Your “Core” and Preventing the Dreaded Plantar Fasciitis Requires Training Your Feet
The title statement may seem like a strange concept, but as a Performance Physical Therapist, I can assure you that this is central to my practice.
