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3 Steps For Returning To Physical Activity After COVID-19

Mar 17, 2023 / Health Tips

Even a mild to moderate bout with COVID-19 can leave you feeling weak. Some people experience a loss of balance and coordination, a lack of endurance, and memory problems. Appropriate physical activity can help you recover.

5 Tips to Fall Proof Your Home

Dec 13, 2018 / Health Tips

Falls are not a normal part of aging, and they are preventable. If you find yourself losing your balance, it's time to reduce your risk. A great place to start is in your own home.

5 Ways to Prepare Your Body for Pregnancy

Apr 25, 2022 / Health Tips

Is your body ready to carry a baby? These tips will help to prepare your body and guard against pain and other problems during pregnancy and afterwards.

7 Ways Children With Cancer Benefit From Physical Activity

Jul 27, 2021 / Health Tips

The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention recommends 60 minutes per day of moderate to vigorous exercise for healthy children. Being physically active can be a challenge for children with cancer.

8 Tips to Prevent Shin Splints

Oct 2, 2018 / Health Tips

Shin splints can be treated effectively. They also can be prevented with the help of a phyiscal therapist when starting or intensifying an exercise program. Here are some simple steps that you can take on your own.

5 Tips to Improve Your Swimming Stroke and Avoid Injury

Nov 20, 2016 / Health Tips

Swimming is a low-impact exercise that works all the muscles in the body, but it doesn't come with out injury risk. Focusing on these tips will help your swimming technique and reduce your risk for a shoulder injury.

Avoid Chronic Disease With Regular Physical Activity

Nov 14, 2020 / Health Tips

Most Americans don’t move enough despite proven benefits such as reduced risk of cancer and chronic diseases, improved bone health, cognitive function, weight control, and overall quality of life.

Bone Health: What You Should Know

Jan 15, 2019 / Health Tips

For healthy bones, it is important to maintain a physically active lifestyle and eat a balanced diet. Physical therapists can design a unique program for you to help keep your bones healthy.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Physical Therapy

Jan 30, 2019 / Health Tips

Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel of the wrist. Learn more about how physical therapists treat carpal tunnel syndrome.

Physical Therapy Guide to Achilles Tendinopathy

Jul 9, 2018 / Guide

Achilles tendinopathy is an irritation of the Achilles tendon causing pain felt behind the heel and up the back of the ankle when walking or running.