This time of year can be difficult for a lot of reasons, and injury is one of them. Ground can become slick with ice and snow, and just walking to your car or mailbox can be dangerous. We created a list of the most common...
After much of the Midwest recently received a ton of snow, and with more snow in the forecast, it's important to know how to remove snow carefully (and how you can use it to your advantage). We put together a list of tips for how...
Maybe you've heard someone say that they have vertigo if they stood up too fast. Often, people use the words "vertigo" and "dizzy" interchangeably, when in fact, vertigo is an unpleasant and very real medical condition. We explain what vertigo is, what causes it, and...
When the temperature drops and the winter weather sets in, it's easy to let your fitness routine slide and to put off your workout - but staying active in winter is absolutely possible. You don't have to embrace the winter, but you can make some...
We all get tired from time to time, and we've all been exhausted and needed rest. Unfortunately, some people suffer from a chronic condition that causes long-lasting fatigue, as well as other symptoms. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), according to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA),...
It's one of those things that you take for granted...
If you've resolved (or even only just decided) to make getting healthier a priority in the new year, why not try an activity that can benefit your entire body and that's even used by professional athletes? Pilates is often confused by some as being the...
1 1/4 pound Brussels sprout, trimmed and halved 2 T canola oil Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 3 T pomegranate molasses Seeds from 1 pomegranate 1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted hazelnuts Finely grated zest of 1 lime 1 T finely grated orange zest Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Put...
It's that time of year again: the time when holiday indulgences give way to post-holiday regret and the inevitable making of New Year's resolutions. Year after year, “losing weight,” “getting more exercise,” “eating better,” and “getting in shape” tend to make some of the top...
You likely ended up in your physical therapist's office through no fault or planning of your own; however, the way you leave physical therapy has a lot to do with you! While your physical therapist has years of education, training, and experience in his/her tool...
