
Is Your Desk Job a Pain in the Neck?
Many people who work at a desk job often complain about feeling achy and stiff at the end of the day, and this pain can often accompany them well into the weekend. Pain caused from sitting all day can often become chronic when underlying issues and habits are not...

Physical Therapy Can Help Treat and Prevent Diabetes
Physical therapy can play a very important role in helping people both manage their diabetes and prevent many of the complications that arise from this chronic condition. Diabetes is a chronic disease that currently affects 34.2 million adults in the United...

Physical Therapy Can Bring Relief to Individuals With Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition that affects more and more individuals each day and, while there is no cure, those who suffer from it can reduce and relieve some symptoms with the proper treatment. Physical therapy is one of the most effective and safe ways for...

Suffering from Chronic Headaches? Physical Therapy Can Help
Headaches can have many causes directly tied to other physical ailments which are often ignored and can bring relief when treated. A common mistake many people make is relying on temporary solutions, such as pain killers, to treat chronic headaches without addressing...

Improving Mobility and Strength Can Help You Better Manage Your Arthritis
Arthritis is a common ailment that can drastically impact your quality of life and affect you at any age. Individuals who focus on improving their range of motion and follow a strength training plan can significantly minimize arthritis symptoms. Individuals...

Holidays an Ideal Time for a Refresher on Proper Lifting
Digging out boxes of holiday decorations, hauling packages to and from the car, hiding gifts away on the higher shelves at the back of your closet … the Holiday Season certainly requires its fair share of bending, lifting and reaching. This, coupled with the cooler...

5 Ways to Feel Gratitude in the Face of Challenges
November is a month when gratitude takes its place in the spotlight of American culture. Yet, with the challenges our country has faced this year, a popular notion as we approach the final weeks of 2020 is “let’s just get this year over with.” ...

See Your PT Annually for Injury Prevention, Early Intervention
We all know that visiting your physician for an annual physical is critical in maintaining long-term health, just as dental exams twice each year helps ensure oral health throughout a lifetime. But what about annual check-ups with a...

At-Home Learning: Don’t Overlook Physical Activity!
As the school year gains momentum during the COVID crisis and more kids and families adjust to various levels of at-home learning, parents and instructors should not overlook what should be a standard facet of all children’s curriculum:...

Our Knees: ‘Canaries in the Coal Mine’ of Movement & Exercise Issues
Despite being the largest and perhaps most complicated joints in our bodies, our knees are naturally docile. They’re easily influenced by what’s going on above and below them, in other words, not making many decisions on their...