The easiest way to cure a cramp is to prevent your body from getting one in the first place. Cyclists may experience cramping when they jump into a routine that is too hard or too far above their current endurance level. Once the cramp has...
We've all been there: had a hard workout, done a little too much yard work, gone out of our comfort zone in that company softball game...
Q: I don't always remember to do my physical therapy home exercises. What is the most important thing I can do for my recovery (especially if I forget these)? A: You are not alone! One of the most common concerns that patients have is fitting home exercises...
If you've ever downloaded a weight loss app or searched a diet, you've probably heard of counting calories. The old rule says it takes a 3,500-calorie deficit to produce one pound of weight loss. This rule has been around for more than 50 years and...
Most of us have dreams for how we want to improve our lives and ourselves, as well as goals we want to achieve...
Sometimes when your back hurts, it's difficult to tell the difference between muscular pain and pain that could be coming from your spine. Figuring out the type of back pain you have can help determine how you treat it and what might work best. Here...
Ready to get in better shape? Think about walking - and not running- towards your fitness goals. One British study found that people who walk for regular exercise weighed less than those who participated in other types of physical activity, including: running, swimming and cycling....
We know how hard our patients work to reach their goals – and how hard our providers work with them along the way. That’s why it’s always great when we can take a moment to highlight a patient's efforts and success in a Patient Success...
Just because you don't have a shoe named after you or get paid to play your favorite sport doesn't mean you're not a serious athlete. Most of the active people we see are very serious about their favorite athletic hobbies! Just try telling a runner...
By: Haley Lowe, PTA One in five adults lives with a mental illness; but even beyond that, there are many different aspects of life that can take a toll on our mental health. Job stress, family stress, financial stress, chronic illness...
