Physical Therapist Services for People Who Exercise

Physical therapists are movement experts who can develop a safe, individualized exercise plan for you, whether your goal is to manage your weight or combat the effects of conditions such as obesity and type 2 diabetes.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 68% of adults over the age of 20 are overweight or obese. A commitment to physical activity and exercise is one of the best ways to prevent or combat obesity and its consequences.

Exercise:

• Strengthens muscles
• Improves the cardiovascular system
• Controls body weight
• Benefits mental health
• Provides socialization
  
  

Health & Wellness Tips

• How to Avoid Overtraining Injuries
• Soreness vs. Pain: What's the Difference?
• Recover from a Workout
• 10 Exercises To Do In the Pool
  
  

Podcasts

• Avoiding Muscle Atrophy When Injured
• Girl Power: Keeping Female Adolescent Athletes Healthy and Prepared for Sports
• Strategies to Safely and Successfully Improve Fitness
• Aquatic Physical Therapy
• Cycling Performance and Injuries
• Female Athlete Triad
• Swimming and Physical Therapy
  
  

Did You Know?

• Brisk Walking Can Reduce Hip Fracture Risk in Men by 62%
• Early Exercise Can Decrease Depression in Patients With Parkinson's Disease
• Exercise Counters Cognitive Decline
• Exercise Over Pharmaceuticals for Cancer-Related Fatigue
• Extra Steps Can Help Those At Risk for Diabetes Avoid Heart Attack, Stroke
• Summer Break Related to Weight Gain in Kids
• Walking 6,000 Steps a Day May Improve Knee Arthritis
  
  

Additional Information

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