18 Apr Paleo Meatballs
By Chelsea Savage, PT, DPT, OCS Here's one of my recipes. 1lb ground beef 1lb ground pork or turkey 1 egg + 1 egg yolk 1/2 t cayenne 1/2 t garlic 1/2 t thyme 1/2 t salt and pepper 1t oregano 1/2 onion chopped finely or...
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17 Apr The Emotional Side of Injury: It’s Real, Painful, and What to Do While You Heal
When you face an injury, the damage isn't always just physical – many people also deal with emotional/psychological effects after an injury or surgery. Recently, Runner's World profiled ways to deal with common emotions many runners face when unable to run due to injury. WebMD...
12 Apr Love Binge-Watching Shows? Extra TV Time May Raise Risk of Dangerous Blood Clots
After a recent study was published on the effects of long periods of television watching, you may have one more reason to turn off the TV. One of the most surprising aspects of the study, quoted here in ScienceDaily.com is that even those in the...
11 Apr Homemade granola bars
By Hannah Enochs, PT, DPT When Andy and I first got married, I made a lot of diy snacks- as life has gotten busier I have had to go store bought on several items, but these are quick and easy so I have kept them in...
10 Apr Worried About Dementia? A New Study Shows Exercise May Help Prevent Dementia in Women
We've discussed how important fitness is at all ages, and the benefits you can reap by being active as you age. Now, a recently published study conducted in Sweden indicates that women who maintain physical fitness can potentially avoid dementia in old age! If that's...
06 Apr The Importance of Core Strength for Runners
By Zach Pigg, PT, DPT As we approach warmer weather, more and more runners will be lacing up and hitting the pavement. As you start to increase your mileage, it is important to prepare your body for this increase in activity. One of the ways to...
03 Apr How a Physical Therapist Can Help Once the Injury Bug Bites You
The “injury bug” can bite anyone – whether you're fit and enjoying your usual weekend workout or whether you're taking up a new hobby. Of course, no one wants to be sitting on the couch when they'd rather be on their bike or hitting the...
03 Apr Four Ways to Keep Your Young Athlete in the Game (and Guard Against Injury)
While for some “spring training” is around the corner, there are young athletes who haven't taken a break since the end of their last season. More kids than ever are staying active in a chosen sport, and filling the time in between with lessons, private...
30 Mar Three Steps to Maximize Your Potential with Your Physical Therapist
Although it may be injury or surgery that leads you to physical therapy, whatever the reason you end up in PT the experience itself offers one which can create growth, insight, and overall health improvement. While the physical therapy provider is the expert, you play...
29 Mar How Daylight Savings Time Can Spring You Forward…Into Health Problems
It's the time of year when clocks spring forward, and with that seasonal change come some changes that can affect your health. We found some interesting information in a recent Popular Science article that sheds some light on what happens when our clocks get some...