Category Archives: Health and Wellness

Is Cycling Enough Exercise To Stay Healthy?

Between riding our bikes outdoors, our Pelotons, or attending our beloved Spinning classes, cycling is a popular physical activity for many of us. But is cycling enough exercise to keep us healthy? Let’s delve into the world of cycling, exploring the health benefits and how we can enhance our cycling regimens. Is cycling enough exercise? […]

Moving In May

Are you struggling to find a fitness routine that works for you? We have ideas for ALL levels of athletes, from walking to running and cross training. So, fill up your water bottles and let’s get you moving in May! Just getting started? To help you get started, we have come up with a few […]

All About Dynamic Stretching

Ever wondered how athletes and fitness enthusiasts prepare themselves for peak performance? The secret lies in dynamic stretching. This type of stretching is an example of a mobility exercise. It involves active movement and increases flexibility, enhances performance, and reduces injury risk. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore how dynamic stretching differs from static stretching […]

Using Yoga for Physical Therapy

Yoga has become a daily activity for 20 million Americans. The practice of Yoga no longer involves just stretching, either. From hot yoga (Bikram) to “power yoga” (derived from ashtanga yoga), you can get quite a workout using yoga ­­poses. Benefits described by participants typically include: Pain relief Strengthening of our muscles Improvement in managing […]

Evidence-based Physical Therapy

Over the last 10 to 15 years, physical therapists have focused more on using evidence-based physical therapy to determine what works best for each individual patient. What does Evidence-Based mean? This involves basing treatments on procedures that have “proven” effectiveness as published in scientific literature (like PubMed). This is in contrast to depending on just […]

Is Aquatic Physical Therapy Effective?

When you are in pain, floating around weightless in a pool of warm water can sound very appealing. But, is aquatic physical therapy effective? Firstly, therapeutic water programs allow us to restore function and strength without having to fight gravity. In addition to the benefits of the natural pain-relieving aspects of water, aquatic therapy can […]

Sports Injuries In Females

Injuries such as ACL tears, ankle sprains and stress fractures are significantly more common in females than they are in male athletes. In fact, studies on sports injuries in females have shown that women are up to 8 times more likely to sustain an ACL tear than their male counterparts. Why are females more prone […]

The Hidden Risks of Youth Sports: What Every Parent Should Know

Did You Know? The Reality of Youth Sports Injuries Did you know that over 60 million children and adolescents participate in youth sports in the United States each year? From soccer to gymnastics, basketball to swimming, millions of young athletes are enjoying the physical, social, and emotional benefits of being active. Aside from the obvious […]

Staying Warm During Winter

AVOID HYPOTHERMIA Spend more than a few minutes outside and you’ll agree that it’s not easy staying warm during winter. Thanks to the wind, sleet, and snow, our our bodies begin to lose heat faster than it can be produced. In fact, prolonged exposure to cold will eventually use up your body’s stored energy. The […]

The 4 Stages of Recovery

Every injury, and every patient is unique. While most of us recover at approximately the same rate, the stages of recovery can look very different for each person. In fact, the latest research shows that Recovery can be classified in 4 stages.  These stages are: Acute, Sub-Acute, Late and Final. Let’s take a look at […]