While the term “frozen shoulder” might sound like something you experience in winter, it's actually a common term for an unpleasant medical condition: adhesive capulitis. We tell you what frozen shoulder is, what the symptoms are, and what you can do about it...
Have you ever wondered what makes one older person active, mobile, and energetic, while another person of the same age is sedentary, immobile, and doesn't do much beyond the occasional doctor's visit or grocery trip? You may not be able to blame it all on...
The holiday season can be hectic, and if you're like most people there just aren't enough hours in the day to finish your gift-buying to-do list. Do you have someone on your list who seems impossible to shop for? We put together a list of...
“I'm tired.” We hear it all the time: from co-workers, our friends, our significant others, and our kids. We often say it ourselves. Let's face it, we're a nation that runs on not enough sleep and a lot of caffeine to make up for it....
Every sport and fitness activity has a own unique set of risks and rewards; however, certain activities come with a very specific type of injury often seen by your physical therapist. People who enjoy endurance sports, i.e., running, biking, or triathlons, face an increased risk...
With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season (not to mention the often unpleasant weather), it's easy to ignore your health and put off your workouts. Yet with a little planning ahead, who's to say you can't combine some seasonal tasks and gentle fitness?...
Are you planning on watching some of “America's game” when the temperatures head into the teens and the snow flies? Enjoying those late fall and winter weekends by watching some football is a time-honored tradition in many families. When you're relaxing and having snacks or...
Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season and for many, the beginning of cold weather, too. While you certainly could (and plenty of people do) use the inclement weather as an excuse to hibernate inside, there's no reason to let winter stand in the...
Pelvic pain is a topic that can seem as uncomfortable to talk about as it is to experience, which can leave some women feeling as if they are alone in their experience. In actuality, it is extremely common and affects women of all ages, whether...
If you're like thousands of other Americans, you may be planning to combine some exercise with your indulgence this Thanksgiving. Whether they're called a Turkey Trot, a Drumstick Dash, or other catchy seasonal name, you'll find these popular races all over the country. Normally a...
