By Katilynn Austin, PT, DPT Finding balance amongst busy lifestyles is not easy, no matter what we seem to be juggling. On top of this, trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle can be a challenge. It simply takes time and effort to prepare healthy…
Do you find yourself typing lots of emails on your laptop? How about unwinding at the end of the day by scrolling through your social media feed on your smart phone? Bad news: all the common connected conveniences of our modern world have created…
If you wanted one more good reason to get off the couch and stay active, you’re in luck! While it may not be the mythical fountain of youth, new research indicates that regular exercise can keep you younger at the cellular level. Research published…
If you’ve ever heard the phrase “kinetic chain” you might be picturing something like a bike chain, or maybe the timing belt in your car. What exactly is the kinetic chain and, more importantly, how does it affect you? The phrase kinetic chain is…
If you have back pain, you’re a member of an unfortunately large club. The CDC published their 2016 “National Health Statistics Reports” and an estimated 20% of Americans reportedly suffer from lower back pain alone. Yet back pain is such an overwhelmingly common medical…
If you’re like most people, you’re trying to juggle a career, family, and stay healthy – which some days can leave you feeling like an extra at the circus. It’s all too easy to burn out after that New Year’s resolution, too…which is why…
Bad day scenario #1: You play your monthly golf round with friends, only to feel a twinge in your knee. You ignore it, sure it’ll feel better in the morning. Sleep is the body’s reboot, right? Alas, your knee has other ideas and it…
Famous athletes or the lucky among us manage to throw a ball, run, swing a golf club, play tennis, or perform many other repetitive motions in their chosen sport/hobby without much worry. Yet many of us may struggle to stay injury or pain-free. Those…
By Kevin Sanborn, PT, DPT, OCS With a new year beginning, individuals tend to use this time for self-reflection and as an opportunity to set goals for the coming months. For many people, a fitness or wellness goal is part of the master plan. …
December is undoubtedly the busiest time of the year for most of us with school programs, neighborhood parties, year-end work activities, Holiday preparations, and family get-togethers. If you are fortunate, you might carve out some time for yourself to relax and maintain your mental…
