by buildpt | Mar 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
At a time when studies indicate people are getting increasingly less sleep, one thing remains clear: we need to take sleep much more seriously as it is critical to both health and healing. Those who don’t get enough sleep are prone to lots of health-related issues...
by buildpt | Feb 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
Walk into most fitness stores, athletic retailers or gyms, and you’ll see them selling different versions of colorful, cylindrical items of various sizes and thicknesses, all covered in firm, textured foam. The items are called foam rollers, and according to physical...
by buildpt | Jan 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you have a more introverted personality, joining a gym, exercise class or workout group may not be your cup of tea. But, that doesn’t have to hold you back from achieving fitness or weight-loss goals. Finding a workout routine that fits your personality is one of...
by buildpt | Dec 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
To the 43 million Americans who have low bone density, putting them at high risk of osteoporosis, physical therapists have an important message: exercise is good medicine. But not just any exercise – weight-bearing, muscle-strengthening exercise. “Essential to staying...
by buildpt | Nov 2, 2018 | Exercise
It turns out our furry friends have more to offer us than companionship and unconditional love. Based on multiple studies, dog owners are generally healthier and more likely to meet national fitness benchmarks than non-owners. How likely? According to the American...
by buildpt | Oct 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
October is National Physical Therapy Month, and physical therapists everywhere are jumping at the opportunity to remind people about the important role improved and restored movement has on improving society. “Pain-free movement is crucial to your quality of daily...
by buildpt | Oct 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
In an era of specialization in sports involving athletes of all ages, physical therapists join most medical experts in agreeing that young athletes generally remain mentally and physically healthier, achieve greater success, and learn to enjoy a lifetime of physical...
by buildpt | Sep 23, 2018 | Back Pain, Injury Prevention, Pain Relief
It’s well established that about eight in 10 people in the U.S. will experience back pain at some point in their lives. While the causes of such pain often vary, the blame for low-back pain can often be traced to an area a little lower in the kinetic chain: the hips....
by buildpt | Aug 9, 2018 | Children, Exercise
With child obesity still an epidemic in the U.S. and reams of research showing both the immediate and long-term benefits of youth exercise, it’s the duty of parents today to make movement and activity a part of kids’ lifestyles, physical therapist and other movement...
