Do you play on a work softball team? How about sit in the stands for your kids’ baseball games? Summer is a season that sees ball parks filled on the weekends and whether you’re playing yourself or watching, it’s important to know some common…
Physical activity and exercise have almost too many benefits to name; however, researchers recently discovered that they could have an even more important benefit in helping those with advanced cancer. A recent article on the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) site featured in PT…
While you probably know that there are major and minor differences between genders, there are plenty of things you may not even think about that could lead to danger or injury on your fitness journey. We came up with a short list of interesting…
Maybe you’ve been watching the PGA Tour this year and following your favorite golfer and got inspired to improve your game. Maybe you’re new to golf and looking forward to the U.S. Open later this month and are hitting the links every weekend in…
A quick online search will show that many people want to know “physical therapy you can do at home” and there are just as many popular results that offer all sorts of suggestions. From more garden-variety advice like foam rolling, to stretches that probably…
If you’ve ventured outside lately, it’s been so hot that many areas have issued safety warnings and heat advisories. What about those of us who have a big race or event coming up this summer?! Training waits for no one, including the weather –…
These days, many people aren’t content to plan for simple retirement – but rather plan for an active retirement. After decades of working hard and diligent saving and planning, seniors want to enjoy their retirement by keeping busy with hobbies, recreational activities, fitness regimens,…
So you’ve noticed your elbow hurts. It has you wondering, could this be tennis elbow? A friend mentioned golfer’s elbow, which…is that the same as tennis elbow?! Is there a difference, and what if you don’t play either sport – can you still have…
It’s the time of year again when public pools open, and you can enjoy taking a dip for relaxation as well as fitness. Swimming is a terrific way to stay fit, rehab your body after an injury, and relax – all while beating the…
Many people have misconceptions about physical therapy, and that’s okay – until it’s important that you receive PT and then it’s necessary for you to know the basics. For you, maybe that time is now and you’ve been putting off making an appointment because…
