Like anything else in health care, it can be hard to tell fact from fiction when you’re trying to navigate providers and need physical therapy care. Well-meaning friends, co-workers, and of course the internet can muddy the water so you don’t always know the…
A new trend has arisen in youth sports. Golf is on the upswing when it comes to children’s interest in the sport. Compared to other physical and contact sports, golf is rising steadily compared to past years. One of the best features of the sport…
When you suffer an injury or deal with chronic pain, it’s easy to wish that pain weren’t part of your life. There’s no doubt about it: pain is unpleasant, but it’s also a necessary component of keeping us safe from harm. Even if you…
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…
