Why is it recommended that you work out three to five times a week? For decades, experts have known that working out helps to do more than just promote weight loss. It alleviates stress, helps to lower cholesterol, promotes joint health and keeps your blood pressure low. In many ways, these benefits overshadow any weight […]
Let’s face it: most of us never expected the pandemic to go this long. As we try to avoid crowds and stick to the guidelines, how can we stay active while social distancing? The good news is that recent research shows gyms to be overwhelmingly safe places. But the numbers also show that many of […]
The average adult gets one to six colds every year, with symptoms lasting a week to 10 days. Should you let these colds interrupt your exercise routine? Probably not, as long as you pay attention to what your body tells you. So, how can you exercise safely with a cold? The general rule for exercising […]
Check out the below article and interview by Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI) with Ben Keeton, our Director of Clinical Operations, on COVID-19 and the value of telehealth. We need your help to help spread the word on the value of telehealth to congress and your community! “As our nation combats the […]
Dear Jackson Clinics Physical Therapy Patient, As a valued patient of The Jackson Clinics, we appreciate the trust you place in us and our teams to provide you the best care possible. In the current environment, it is important for all of us to take the necessary precautions to ensure our health. We want to […]
Our Rockville location is opening Feb. 5th inside Onelife Fitness and is now accepting new patients! Call 240-813-1856 or request an appointment today. The Jackson Clinics is a leading provider of physical therapy, spine care and sports medicine in Northern Virginia. We are proud to be part of the Rockville community, and we are committed […]
While the summer months bring a flurry of outdoor activity and exercise, the cooler fall and winter months mean that you need to tweak your routine for the best results. Protecting yourself from the elements and keeping your program varied will help you maintain optimal fitness results, without compromising your safety and health. Most people […]
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus) is a chronic, autoimmune inflammatory disease that can affect almost any organ system in the body. It most often develops in women during their childbearing years. Currently, there is no cure for lupus, but treatment can reduce symptoms. These frequently occur in a cycle of flare-ups and remissions. Because […]
The simplest exercise available is placing one foot in front of the other and walking. Because this is something we do every day, it is often overlooked as a valuable tool for weight loss. A 140-pound person walking at a moderate pace for 20 minutes will burn approximately 92 calories while increasing heart rate, thus […]
For many people, achieving a defined abdominal area seems to be a nearly impossible goal, one for which we purchase a variety of abdominal trainers with the hope that they live up to their advertised claims of attaining “six-pack abs.” Unfortunately, achieving a slim and defined midsection is more challenging than simply using one piece […]
