8 Thought-Provoking Facts About Physical Therapy You Can’t Ignore
This is disheartening when looked at within the context of our first fact ...
9 Physical Therapist Tips to Help You #AgeWell
We can’t stop time. Or can we? The right type and amount of physical activity can help stave off many age-related health problems. Physical therapists, who are movement experts, prescribe physical activity that can help you overcome pain, gain and maintain movement, and preserve your independence—often helping you avoid the need for surgery or long-term ...
9 Things You Should Know About Pain
1. Pain is output from the brain. While we used to believe that pain originated within the tissues of our body, we now understand that pain does not exist until the brain determines it does. The brain uses a virtual “road map” to direct an output of pain to tissues that it suspects may be ...
Are Exercise Injuries More Common in the Cold?
Q: Am I at greater risk of muscle or joint injury when I exercise in the cold? A: In general cold-weather workouts are almost always safe, as long as you bundle up (layers are key) and pay extra attention to slick, slippery surfaces. But what’s happening inside? Cold weather certainly can increase your risk of ...
Are Their Any Benefits to Exercising This Winter?
7 Big Benefits Of Exercising Outside This Winter Let’s face it — it’s tough to find the motivation to exercise outside these days. During the work week, sometimes both legs of our daily commutes are completed in utter darkness. And while weekend sunshine is appreciated, it doesn’t do much to warm up our wintry surroundings. ...
