24 Nov How to Lift Things – and Avoid Injury – this Holiday Season
This time of year you're likely to be lifting lots of different things: heavy bags or platters of food, holiday decorations, gifts, clutter, shovels filled with snow*...
19 Nov Get Out and Stay Out: How to Stay Active, Outdoors, & Reduce Injury Risk (Even in Cold Weather)
One common factor has remained throughout the whole of 2020: being outside is better than being inside. The fresh air, the sunlight, the breeze, even the humidity...
17 Nov Six Ways to Stay Connected – and Healthy – While You Exercise
As we head into colder weather while still fighting the pandemic, many gyms limit occupancy, and plenty of us have limited our in-person workouts. For people used to the social aspect of a shared training session, it can grow lonely and frustrating - especially for...
12 Nov Benefits of Running in Cold Weather (& What to Watch For)
Although it may not seem as inviting as a sunny, 70 degree day, running in cold weather has some major benefits - and some risks. Here are three risks of running in cold weather...
10 Nov Three Common Overuse Injuries (& How to Avoid Them)
When you're taking advantage of some extra-warm fall weather, you may be more likely to overdo your activity, leading to possible overuse injury. Whether you've had a busy summer season or you've been less active, overuse injury can strike anyone under the right (or wrong)...
05 Nov Should You See a PT? Take this Quiz to Find Out!
As busy as you are every day, it's hard to put yourself first - which is why many of us suffer with health problems and chronic pain, old injury, and new injuries we try to treat at home using ice and internet searches. It's also...
03 Nov 5 Steps for Injury Prevention this Fall
As we transition from long, hot days to shorter, colder weather, plenty of us plan some late-season yard work before heading inside for the winter. Although your weekend outdoor labor doesn't feel the same as time spent at the gym, if you're not careful, you...
22 Oct Rest: Your Secret Recovery Weapon
Rest. It sounds simple, but so many of us fail to do it very well - even when our bodies demand it. Whether it's work, family, fitness, or other demands stealing your energy, getting enough rest is key to staying healthy and recovering after a...
13 Oct It’s Hard to Get and Stay Healthy; But Here’s Why You Should Keep Going
Are you trying to keep your health on track, no matter what the year 2020 has thrown your way? First off, good job! It's always easier to give up and grab ::insert your favorite snack here:: and watch your favorite show, than it is to...
02 Oct Try These 6 Exercises for Jaw Pain
If you deal with jaw pain and/or TMD symptoms, this video is a must-see. Here, Dr. Punam Hills shares the Rocabado 6x6 exercises for jaw pain. She walks you through each one, explaining how to do it. https://youtu.be/0WDIpGkDm6A You can try the Rocabado 6x6 exercises at home...