Why You Need Physical Therapy After Surgery
Post-surgery physical therapy isn’t always considered a priority. After all, if you fixed the problem with surgery, why is more treatment required? […]
Heart Health and Physical Therapy
This American Heart Month, we want to put a special focus on just how vital cardiovascular health is to your overall wellness. Heart disease is incredibly commonplace. New research from the American Heart Association (AHA) shows that nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have cardiovascular issues. Because the [...]
Benefits of Trigger Point Dry Needling for Athletes
No matter the sport, all athletes need dedication, determination, and perseverance to be successful. They need a certain level of motivation to overcome the adversity faced along the way. […]
Postpartum Physical Therapy: Making Health & Wellness a Priority
A few weeks after the birth of my daughter, I attended a yoga class, eager to get back into my physical fitness routine. But it only took one three-legged dog pose before my body reminded me that it wasn’t ready. I had to take a step back and reassess the [...]
Our Favorite Exercises: Diaphragmatic Breathing
Breathing may not seem like an exercise— after all, we do it every day without a second thought. However, when you focus on the technique, this simple action becomes a tool for better health. […]
What Is The Pelvic Floor?
Many people have heard of the pelvic floor but aren’t really sure what it is. […]
Easy Exercises for New Moms
If you’re a new mom, congratulations are in order. Pregnancy, labor, and delivery are not easy! Your body just spent nine months or so accommodating and changing to bring your new bundle of joy into the world. […]
Family Fitness: Physical Activities for Summer
With school out for summer, there’s no better time to teach your kids that exercise doesn’t have to be a chore with fun activities for the whole family. Don’t let cartoon marathons steal your kids’ summer break; here’s a handful of activity ideas to get the kiddos moving on a healthy lifestyle. […]
Why Movement Assessments Matter
Imagine a tennis serve. The player tosses the ball with one hand and hits it with a racket held in the other. The physical demands of this motion seem pretty straightforward, yet this task requires a tremendous amount of coordination to get the ball across the net. A proper serve [...]
Injury Prevention Exercises for Young Athletes
For many young athletes, participating in sports provides opportunities for strength, conditioning, discipline and team building. Mastering a sport in high school can even lead to collegiate scholarships for some. Too often, injuries can negate the potential benefits of exercise and compromise future aspirations for student-athletes. […]