By Dr. Amy Poynter, PT, DPT Do you experience urinary leakage, pain with intercourse, or have a nagging back injury? Unfortunately, in our society leaking urine and pain with intercourse has become “normal." While it is common, it does not have to be normal. It takes the...
You've seen the headlines: "sitting is the new smoking!", "Sitting is just as bad for you as smoking!" There's a reason shocking headlines like this get us to pay attention - it challenges what we think about our daily routine and health habits. Nonsmokers can't...
Discovering a workout that you enjoy can be challenging. When it comes to fun outdoor activities, hiking is a great one to try. Not only is it good exercise, but it can feel more like fun than a workout. You're outdoors, exploring, seeing new sights,...
Women of all ages face a wide variety of pelvic health concerns: myofascial pelvic pain, leaking, lower back pain, pregnancy and post-partum care and more. In fact, many women aren't aware that Physical Therapy also has a pelvic healthcare focus, along with the well-known musculoskeletal...
When you think about all the ways you can help your body stay healthy and even improve recovery from exercise and injury, it's easy to automatically think about drinking more water and eating your fruits and veggies (which you should also do); however, most of...
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...
Our bodies are ever-changing and experiencing interesting sounds and sensations. If you've ever wondered 'why does my body do that?' we have some answers: Why do my knees make so much noise when I'm walking (especially upstairs)? While it may sound like your knees are filled...
At Body One, our practice is locally-owned and operated. That may not sound like it could have an impact on your treatment; however, it absolutely does. Being a privately-owned practice means that we aren't managed from out of town, and we don't have to follow...
If you could just stay home and do physical therapy yourself: reduce pain and discomfort, while improving mobility, range-of-motion, movement, and how you feel, why wouldn't you want to just turn to the crystal ball of the internet for answers and get started! The truth...
By: Dr. Tara Dawson, PT, DPT Body One Orthopedic Resident Whether you are new to running or caught the running bug a long time ago, proper joint mobility and muscle strength are essential components in injury prevention. As a distance runner myself, I can attest to...
