By Ryan Cotton, PT, DHS, OCS “Sitting disease” is a catchy term, now recognized in the medical community, which describes health risk factors associated with a sedentary lifestyle. According to a 2008 Vanderbilt University study, the average American spends 55% of their waking time in sedentary...
Your mother said it. Your teachers said it. Now your Physical Therapist is saying it…sit up straight, tuck in your chin, and stick out your chest! These words often resonate with us in a negative context; yet improving your posture may be the best and...
Maybe you've heard the saying “sitting is the new smoking” to describe how harmful a sedentary lifestyle is. While it's true that prolonged periods of inactivity and sitting can lead to a host of health problems, there are also some pretty easy (and cheap) ways...
With a few months left before golf season, many golfers are wondering, “How do I get prepared?”. Having a successful and injury-free golf season begins now. With a few months left in the “off-season,” we recommend focusing on a couple specific areas that will help...
According to some stats up to 80% of you with “new year, new me” diet and fitness resolutions will already be feeling the pain of regret and failure by February (so, now – basically). Diet and fitness plans fail for many reasons, but how can...
Inevitably, this time of year many people experience cabin fever. In areas that have seen miserable winter weather, any day with temperatures above freezing will be tempting enough to bring people out of hibernation! Unfortunately, it's all too easy to jump back into favorite outdoor...
Modern life is filled with modern conveniences, but our modern work-spaces can also cause minor (and major) physical problems. In decades past more people earned a living with physical labor, today more people sit in front of a computer screen for their 8-hour (at least)...
In case you don't have enough reasons to get active and improve mobility, we have one more. It turns out that your brain benefits from physical activity! New studies seem to show that even in the case of people with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer's disease...
Treat yourself with a little sweet. You'll never guess that these brownies have zucchini in them! Ingredients: -2 eggs -1 Tbsp vanilla -3/4 cup sugar -1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce -1 cup whole wheat flour -1/2 cup cocoa powder -1 1/2 tsp. baking soda -1/4 tsp. salt -2 heaping cups hand-grated (large holes) zucchini -1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate...
While there are some definite perks to getting older, like new experiences and enjoying time with friends and family, there are some common health conditions that don't make aging easy. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis, and although it becomes more common...
