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 and well-balanced...
Summer is finally here and with it, those long overdue summer vacation plans for many of us. Plenty of people want to take a break without breaking their fitness routine, but figuring in workouts while traveling can be a real challenge. We came up with...
Many people have misunderstandings about physical therapy, whether it's how to seek it or how it can benefit you. The fact is that physical therapy and physical therapists can offer solutions to many physical problems from chronic pain, movement issues, balance problems, and injury recovery...
Runner's World contributors say "store bought peanut butter cups are full of sugar and hydrogenated oils - they're really bad for you." These are 'whole foods, good fats and natural sweeteners." Store in your freezer for a "good fat little bite." Yields: 12 servings Total...
“Ow! I think I pulled my hammy!” Maybe you've heard or even yelled this phrase yourself, out on a long run or bike ride, or even after bending over working in the yard. So what is the dreaded “pulled hammy” all about, what can you...
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 the...
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 ball-player...
A refreshing summer treat! Ingredients o 1 1/2 pounds frozen strawberries, mangoes or blueberries o 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk o 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract o Kosher salt Preparation In a food processor, pulse the strawberries with the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla and a generous pinch of salt until the fruit is...
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 in...
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 facts...
