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...
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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...
Bad Sleeping Habits Leading To Back Pain?
Have you ever considered changing your sleep habits to relieve lower back pain, neck pain, or other general aches and pains? If not, it’s time you did. Your sleep position and pillow choice could be...
Best Exercises for Ankle Sprain Treatment
After an ankle sprain, the goal of treatment is to restore pain-free range of motion of the ankle joint, strengthen the muscles around the ankle joint, improve balance, and prepare your ankle for...