As the weather warms up, summer is the perfect time to enjoy being active in the beautiful outdoors. One of America’s favorite outdoor pastimes is tennis, with nearly 18 million people picking up a racket to hit the court each year. The game can be played across a broad spectrum [...]
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. […]
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 [...]
Just because you experience pain, it doesn’t necessarily mean that pain is causing you harm. It’s a confusing concept, to be sure. Think of it this way: if you had a strenuous workout, the next day your quads might hurt, thus referring to a temporary state that goes away. In most cases, this discomfort eases [...]
SetPT is shining the spotlight on our physical therapists. Our goal here is to ensure their patients are safe and sound, preventing injuries and recovering properly. This week, we’re putting the spotlight on Physical Therapist, Lauren O’Shea. Read on to find out how Lauren’s love for soccer and passion for athleticism started her path to [...]
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. […]
Pregnancy and back pain are very common correlations, especially as the pregnancy progresses into later stages. However, back pain can occur at any stage of the gestational period. In fact, between 50 to 70 percent of women experience back pain during pregnancy. […]
Part One: Weight Training Part Two: Nutrition Part Three: Exercise The truth is, muscle becomes more and more difficult to build and maintain with increasing age. In fact, adults begin losing muscle in their 30s, with a progressive decline of lean muscle mass each following decade. […]
Part One: Weight Training Part Two: Nutrition Part Three: Exercise In part one, we discussed the importance of strength training exercise at any age. In part two, we’re going to dive into why a healthy diet helps increase strength for adults over 50. […]
Part One: Weight Training Part Two: Nutrition Part Three: Exercise Strength and weight training is an essential part of your daily routine. After all, muscles can rebuild regardless of deconditioning at any age. According to University of Alabama at Birmingham research, men and women in their 60s and 70s who underwent [...]
