Author Archives: Teresa Stockton

Winter Exercise Guide

Winter Exercise Guide The urge to “hibernate” in winter is strong, even for the busiest of us. However, you are better off staying in shape than struggling to catch up come spring. Winter exercise benefits more than just physical fitness, it is also a powerful antidote for the winter blues. Your options for winter workouts […]

Exercise Your Way to Better Sleep

Exercise Your Way to Better Sleep Do you have trouble falling asleep at night? Do you wake up in the middle of the night and find yourself unable to get back to sleep? You are not alone. More than one-third of adults in the United States report either trouble falling asleep or daytime drowsiness. Not […]

Alternatives to Back Surgery

Alternatives to Back Surgery Back surgery. Two simple words that are enough to make most of us shudder. In talking to our patients, we have come to learn that many people expect surgery to be the only solution for their back pain. However, nothing could be farther from the truth. For example, complex procedures like […]

Physical Therapy Benefits For Frozen Shoulder

Much more common in women than men, frozen shoulder typically affects those in the 40- to 60-year age range. In fact, about 3% of the general population and 20% of those with diabetes suffer from this puzzling condition. Its technical name, Adhesive Capsulitis, comes from the area affected (the shoulder’s joint capsule), and the fact […]

Exercise Your Way to Better Posture

Posture refers to how your body holds itself – primarily when you are standing but also in sitting or even lying positions. Having a strong, well-balanced body promotes movement efficiency and endurance, contributes to an overall feeling of well being, and projects poise confidence and dignity. Conversely, with a weak, imbalanced body where your bones […]

Healing Achilles Tendinopathy

You know the saying “no pain, no gain”? When it comes to Achilles tendinopathy, this phrase could be amended to “more gain, no pain.” In fact, our patients have shown that the more strength you gain through our special exercise protocol for this condition, the less discomfort you’ll feel. Of course, it can be discouraging […]

Plantar Fasciitis 101

Plantar Fasciitis – Causes & Fixes Foot pain is extremely common, whether it is in the arch of the foot, the heel, or the ankles. One of the most common sources of foot pain is the heel. This is typically due to a condition called plantar fasciitis (an inflammation and/or degeneration of the plantar fascia.) […]

Stretching Before Exercise: Should You Bother?

To stretch or not to stretch? Since the 1970s, everyone from Little League coaches to professional trainers has promoted the benefits of stretching as a warm-up before exercise. But, how important is stretching before exercise? Recent research has produced evidence that static stretching before exercise does nothing to prevent injury.  In fact, it may be […]

Take Exercising to Heart

Let’s face it: coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, heart surgery, and heart attack are all scary words. But, here’s why you should take exercising to heart. Research shows that a balanced, individualized, supervised exercise program can prevent and speed up recovery from heart disease. The important words here are balanced, individualized and supervised, because […]

Getting Children in Shape for Every Sport

Whether your children play soccer or football, being in shape prior to the season can help to prevent injuries while maximizing their game. Although it may seem that some sports are safer than others, the most important thing is to get your children prepared. For instance, youth football is often weight and age-matched, which can […]