Normal age-related physical and cognitive changes occur in our bodies as we get older. Examples include decreased muscle mass and fiber size and decreased performance involving cognitive tasks and functions. […]
Many people question whether or not deep squatting is an appropriate or safe exercise to perform secondary to fear of damaging the knees. Different degrees of depth in a squat are prescribed in exercise and rehabilitation programs for various reasons. There is not one single textbook way to squat, but some exercises, activities, and [...]
We’ve heard it before from healthcare providers, friends, family, other patients, etc. that squatting with your knees over your toes is bad for your knee joints. This is a misconception that has been told with the intention to decrease pain or injury in the knees. However, functionally, we experience our [...]
Heart rate recovery (HRR) after exercise can be used to easily assess the status of your cardiovascular health. HRR tells you how fast your autonomic system can switch from using its sympathetic system (fight or flight) to using its parasympathetic system (resting state) [1]. […]
It’s the holiday season! It is time to get together with loved ones and have a good time. It is that time of year when you can cozy up in a blanket and enjoy a hot beverage while watching your favorite holiday movie. Unfortunately, with all the good that comes during the holiday season, [...]
Telehealth services have expanded across the medical profession in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Thankfully, telehealth is here to stay, as it improves access to important health care services on your schedule. But, you may be wondering, why would I schedule a telehealth appointment over an in-person appointment [...]
In our Pelvic Health Part 1 blog, we discussed what is pelvic floor physical therapy and how often do issues with this muscle group occur. In part 2, we’re going to cover what the pelvic floor ‘does.’ […]
A physical therapist can do what!? That’s right, we can! A specially trained pelvic floor physical therapist can help you with all the things you do, but rarely want to talk about. For example, a pelvic floor PT (PFPT) is specially trained and educated to address bladder and bowel dysfunctions [...]
We are so excited to introduce our new webpage. It was important to us to disseminate information in a way that is easy to understand and user friendly. You will notice quite a few changes to our website. Here are a few highlights to help you navigate: […]
With the current chaos of making life changes, from maintaining safety precautions to avoiding the spread of the Coronavirus, there are certain things you may not be aware of that could affect your health. One such component is the shift from working in an office setting to becoming remote. If done [...]
