You’re walking across the park on a bright summer day when your foot accidentally steps in a hole. Before you know it, you’re in agony, crumpled in a heap, hoping no one notices your fall. Been there before? We get it — it’s embarrassing, but it’s painful! So, what exactly do you do? How do
If you’ve recently seen someone weightlifting with bands wrapped around their biceps, they’re probably experimenting with Blood Flow Restriction Training, or BFR. The goal of BFR is to keep arterial blood flowing to muscles while preventing venous blood from returning. Wrapping, banding, or cuffing the leg or arm while exercising is a type of exercise
Do you have flat feet? Flat feet can be hereditary or occur as a result of an individual’s age or weight. If left untreated, they can lead to a variety of severe health issues. A physical therapist can treat and recommend simple lifestyle changes such as muscle lengthening and strengthening activities, arch-lifting shoes and insoles,
Not everyone looks forward to early mornings with the same zeal as, say, a night out with friends. That is perfectly normal! However, if you can develop the habit of becoming a “morning person,” we guarantee you’ll notice a significant improvement in your life. If you’re looking for a new approach to your morning routine
Did you know that some minor physical movements can significantly impact your overall health, wellness, and quality of life? If you’re wondering whether you should start stretching, the answer is an unequivocal yes. Stretching exercises are a common component of physical therapy. You might be surprised at how many ways stretches can help you, especially
How do you like to exercise? When it comes to physical therapy and exercising for good health, both cardio exercise and weightlifting have equal importance. Cardiovascular exercise is without a doubt the most effective way to boost stamina and endurance. If the ultimate goal is to gain mass or recover physical strength, weightlifting would be
To aid in complex movement, the hips and knees have a multitude of tendons, muscles, and joints linked together. It can be tough to perform daily tasks if you have an injury (and consequent discomfort) in a specific location. Physical therapy, fortunately, can assist you in a variety of methods to permanently resolving your hip
Chronic back pain is one of the most common reasons patients come to see our physical therapist. In fact, it’s the most common cause of pain in the United States. Back pain can be caused by a variety of medical disorders, but herniated discs are the most common cause. It is estimated that about 60-80%