If you're one of the millions of Americans dealing with anxiety and/or depression, you're in good company. According to stats on the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) site, 1 in 5 Americans deals with some form of mental illness. A separate article on NBC...
Like anything else in health care, it can be hard to tell fact from fiction when you're trying to navigate providers and need physical therapy care. Well-meaning friends, co-workers, and of course the internet can muddy the water so you don't always know the right...
There is a reason that everyone from your grandmother's fitness class to the NFL Monday night line up can (and frequently does) benefit from regular yoga sessions. Yoga offers numerous health benefits and can even complement your physical therapy (as long as your provider gives...
A new trend has arisen in youth sports. Golf is on the upswing when it comes to children's interest in the sport. Compared to other physical and contact sports, golf is rising steadily compared to past years. One of the best features of the sport is that...
Think sports injuries are only for athletes? The good (?) news is that everyone from weekend warriors to your neighbor out for a walk can suffer a sports injury – just like a cruise, they're all inclusive (but much less fun)! The most common types...
When you suffer an injury or deal with chronic pain, it's easy to wish that pain weren't part of your life. There's no doubt about it: pain is unpleasant, but it's also a necessary component of keeping us safe from harm. Even if you could...
The term “stress fracture” sounds alarming and can be enough to stress you out in general; however, it's a relatively common injury, depending on your sporting and fitness activities. We tell you what the symptoms are, how to prevent them, and how to treat a...
Tendonitis – what is it, do you have it, and if so, what can you do to get back to your normal daily life? We break down this common injury and the best ways to treat your pain so you can get back to your...
It's that time of year again: kids are back in school, one day you're in shorts and the next you're digging jeans out from storage...
Plenty of people hope that a nagging pain or irritating discomfort, even after injury, will just go away. They'll often delay seeking treatment until they can't put it off – usually because their movement is limited or the pain has lasted or increased. No one...
