April is also National Parkinson's Awareness month, and according to Parkinson's News Today, over 10 million people worldwide deal with this frustrating, sometimes-debilitating disorder. Although Parkinson's typically afflicts older adults, early-onset Parkinson's is also possible. Affecting a slightly higher rate of men to women, Parkinson's...
Did watching this year's Boston Marathon get you motivated? If so, you're not alone. For the 2019 Boston Marathon, there were almost 30,000 runners with 95% finishing all 26.2 miles. Unlike many other races, in order to actually run the Boston Marathon, you don't just...
If you're like many people, trying to stay active and healthy is one of many puzzle pieces that you fit into your calendar. When bad luck strikes and you end up with an injury, you may fall prey to the idea that your injury means...
Since April is Stress Awareness Month, we're looking at some easy ways to improve health and reduce stress. What if you could lower your stress by simply going outside? Recently, a study made news by coming to the conclusion that spending between 20-30 minutes outside...
Lots of people (and we mean lots) turn to the internet in search of a quick at-home fix for aches, pains, and run-of-the-mill body aggravations. From sore backs to aching knees, most people would rather search some online medical tips or try some stretches in...
In case you didn't know, April is National Stress Awareness Month – which is interesting since so many of us are usually a little aware that we're stressed out a lot of the time. Since research has established the link between stress and health, it's...
Every spring, tons of kids head into their rigorous athletic spring schedules. From softball to baseball, soccer and beyond, winter's end means a beginning to warm-weather sports for plenty of youth. Yet with the increased focus on specialization, kids are ending up with overuse injuries...
Recently, APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) published news about a small study which showed that patients who saw a physical therapist first for primary assessment (instead of a general physician) did as well, or better, in terms of measurable recovery. Although the study, conducted in...
With March Madness underway, it's the perfect time to learn about the most common injuries sustained by basketball players – from your favorite college players, to the pros, to your very own superstar shooting in the driveway. We tell you what some of the most...
Many people view the physical therapist as the end point in a journey that involves their regular doctor, maybe a specialist, even a surgeon, and referrals. Sure, it can work that way. On the other hand, your physical therapist can also be the starting gate...
