Quick, when you see the word “athlete” what do you picture? Is it the men and women you watch on TV? Is it the guy you work with who shows you his finisher medals? Here's some news: according to the dictionary, an athlete is “someone...
When many people think of physical therapy, they may picture rehab after surgery or their favorite athlete needing treatment to return to the game. Yet, did you know that physical therapy can help with a whole host of pain, movement, mobility, and other issues that...
In the ongoing quest for that “summer body,” people have often asked (and Google searched) what the best form of exercise is and we have the answer. The bad news is that, just like with any real life change, it isn't simple; the good news...
For many school districts, a balanced calendar has replaced the longer summers with shorter breaks and an early-August start. This means that school will be back in session soon and with it, try-outs and school sports ahead for many young athletes. With so many student...
Do you have any big, tough, "bucket-list" type fitness goals? Whether you've started from scratch and worked to complete a charity 5k, or put the months-on-end into training for a triathlon, you'll know that the size of the goal can vary but the journey is...
I have always enjoyed the Discovery Channel program Mythbusters, where special effects experts Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage consult with specialists in a variety of topics to dispel common myths and urban legends. Will your airbag explode at the expense of your thumbs? Unlikely. How...
"Turkey provides protein that is easy to digest, plus essential vitamins and minerals for energy production." Make a big batch and have them around. Ingredients 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 c. finely grated Parmesan 1/3 c. almond flour or oat flour 1/4 c. finely chopped parsley 1/2...
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...
