There are many benefits to working out with another person: Motivation. Accountability. Group support. Combining exercise with a social activity. But should you work out with your significant other?...
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Why physical therapy is important after surgery?
You’ve been dealing with chronic pain for months, and have talked to your doctor about surgery. It’s been scheduled and now you’re anxious about getting through the day. But what do you do the day —...
Hot or cold? How to decide whether to use heat or ice when treating an injury
We have all had that sinking feeling after hearing a pop in a joint or feeling a wrench in our back. The pain begins, and immediately the gears start turning in our head: What’s better for this type...
Are There Life Long Exercises?
Many of the activities we do for fun and work count as exercise. Backyard work is a beautiful physical activity. So is ballroom dancing or playing with your kids or grandkids. You always can...
What Happens When We Can’t Exercise?
If you exercise regularly, you’ve probably had one of these roadblocks at some point in your life: A sprained ankle that keeps you from running. An illness that keeps you away from the gym. Or a...
Are all calories equal?
Whether we’re trying to lose weight or just want to eat healthy, most of us use counting calories as a way to judge whether we’re eating the right amount of food. (The prevailing goal of 2,000...
How to carry your grandchild without breaking your back
One of the biggest surprises of being a grandparent is the toll it takes on your body. The joy of picking up your grandchild to hold her/him close can lead to a variety of aches and pains,...
How physical therapists can help seniors increase activity for healthy aging
Aging isn’t fun for anyone. Your memory starts to fade, your body slows down and gains weight, and your joints start to stiffen. And while no one can reverse or stop the aging process, one of the...
What every golfer should know about injuries
Whether you just started hitting the links or have been playing golf for years, understanding the variety of injuries that can result from playing golf will help your game, as well as your overall...
Tips to Lessen Back Pain
Ergonomics is the design of our environment with the goal of making it more efficient and comfortable. Given that we spend two-thirds of our time at the workplace and in bed, it makes sense to...












