What's the most important joint in the body? Some might say the hip joint, since it's a large ball-and-socket joint and central to major movement. Other reports point to the ankle since a bum ankle can all but ruin your competitive speed skating dreams (or...
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)...
It's that time of year again: the time when holiday indulgences give way to post-holiday regret and the inevitable making of New Year's resolutions. Year after year, “losing weight,” “getting more exercise,” “eating better,” and “getting in shape” tend to make some of the top...
You likely ended up in your physical therapist's office through no fault or planning of your own; however, the way you leave physical therapy has a lot to do with you! While your physical therapist has years of education, training, and experience in his/her tool...
When we say it's never too late to get active, we mean it! A recent piece on the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)'s website reveals a new study which indicates that physical activity can have important positive health benefits for older adults. In fact, the...
You've made it! After weeks (or months) of training, you've finally hit the period known as “tapering.” Whether it's for a marathon, bike ride, triathlon, or other athletic competition, the taper is the period where your major training winds down leading up to the big...
If you've ventured outside lately, it's been so hot that many areas have issued safety warnings and heat advisories. What about those of us who have a big race or event coming up this summer?! Training waits for no one, including the weather – and...
It's the time of year again when public pools open, and you can enjoy taking a dip for relaxation as well as fitness. Swimming is a terrific way to stay fit, rehab your body after an injury, and relax – all while beating the heat...
