While recently watching 'Princess Bride' for the 100th time, I was taken for the first time with Westley’s retort to Count Tyron: “We are men of action. Lies do not become us.” I began to think… so, what am I? Not personally so much, but as...
Fibromyalgia: over 5 million people in the U.S. alone are living with it, and yet many people don't understand what it is, or if it really even exists! Although it may seem mysterious, fibromyalgia is a real disorder. It causes pain; and fibromyalgia definitely isn't...
By: Dr. Jenny Kern There are many common myths about physical therapy that you may have heard, and we’re here to bust them! In each myth-busting article, you’ll learn the reality behind common misconceptions – and the way physical therapy really works and works to help...
By: Kaitlynn Austin PT, DPT As a recent graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, I have learned many dietary theories, what constitutes a healthy diet, the importance of reading and understanding food labels, and why healthy food and eating habits are important. No matter what your...
It may seem like 2020 has been the longest year in history – and it definitely has been one of the most stressful years in recent memory. The pandemic has colored every area of our lives: family celebrations, graduations, shopping, dining, working, and relaxation. It's...
By: Dr. Jenny Kern There are many common myths about physical therapy that you may have heard, and we’re here to bust them! In each myth-busting article, you'll learn the reality behind common misconceptions – and the way physical therapy really works and works to help...
By: Dr. Eric Oberst As summer approaches, it’s increasingly looking like we might see a return to baseball. As youth travel leagues have started at ever-earlier ages, we've seen many athletes shift from multi-sport, multi-season athletes to single-sport athletes. The cost of this approach: it seems...
Knee pain can be caused by many things: new injury, old injury, arthritis, or overuse. Knee pain can also make it hard to keep up with your day-to-day activities as well as more ambitious goals. Knee pain – and fear of knee pain – can...
Ever been required to work at home during a pandemic before? Yeah, me neither; but here we are. We’re in it together, and we’ll all come out of it together! Meanwhile, one of the more important things you can do is try and limit yourself...
By: Todd Rech, PT, MPT While our lives have all been altered in some way by COVID-19, I believe our yards will benefit! I have observed a lot more people in their yards tending to spring projects. Working in the yard can be a great way...
