Whether you're one of the thousands spending the pandemic trying to bake sourdough bread, finally organize your junk drawers, or binge watching new shows on TV, plenty of us are concerned with staying both active and healthy. People are turning to both indoor and outdoor...
Like many of you, we have had some time on our hands. Oh, sure, we have been continuing to care for our patients with in-practice visits and through Tele-PT, but our patient visits have been down 50% for about 8 weeks now. After our initial...
You my not think about seeing a physical therapist until an acute injury demands it; however, there are three factors that you can assess right now, at home, to see if you'd benefit by seeing a physical therapist before injury comes knocking on your door....
With so many people working from home and practicing social distancing, the number of people who have decided to work on their fitness is also skyrocketing. Many people who haven't run since back in gym class are breaking a pair of new shoes and lacing...
Lower back pain is so common you've probably already experienced it; if you haven't, the numbers alone say you probably will (sorry). Daily activities, recreation, and simple motions can all trigger or irritate existing back pain – but there are certain factors that will make...
Plantar fasciitis is a common complaint of the foot – and even more common when people get active each spring. It can be a nagging, irritating condition that limits your recreation and day-to-day activity. Here's how to tell if you're dealing with PF as well...
Many people have been disappointed this spring – watching everything from races to bike rides to sports groups and beyond cancel or postpone. The good news is that you don't have to let your fitness goals take a backseat to the necessary work of social...
As many of us work from home, we may be spending more time than normal sitting and sedentary. It's important to remember that sitting around for hours has been linked to serious health concerns, and has even gained the term “the sitting disease” over the...
This time of year, many people are normally training for seasonal sports or events; the Coronavirus outbreak forced cancellation for many events and sports, and postponed others. People now have time on their hands, but no immediate goals. So what are active people left to...
While we've written about workouts you can do at home and ways to avoid discomfort by working from home, it's also important to realize that in your quest to get fresh air and exercise, you may end up facing some common spring-time injuries. Here's how...
