COVID has certainly shown us the importance of health as well as how quickly illness can change our lives. While COVID is front and center in most people's thoughts, it isn't the only illness out there that can be life changing. Heart disease, diabetes, strokes and cancer can all be devastating [...]
It’s hard to believe, but we’re in the fall season with no real end in sight of the pandemic. This means many of us are likely still working from home while simultaneously managing the stressors of daily life. Do you find yourself clenching your teeth in stress? It can cause serious [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic changed a lot of things, including our exercise habits. Between stay-at-home orders, gym closures and working from home, activity levels dropped. On top of all that, there were shortages of equipment like dumbbells and bicycles, making staying active difficult. But things looked quite a bit different this summer. [...]
The new school year has begun! It may mean back to school for you or your kids. While there are elements of remote learning still out there, many schools are back in-person. Recall the days when you left for school and had to carry everything with you: notebooks, pens or pencils, [...]
In the last 18 plus months, the use of telehealth and telemedicine has grown significantly in order to socially distance and minimize exposure to COVID-19. Despite vaccines, the Delta variant continues to thrive, and it’s become clear that we need to continue being vigilant, and this includes continuing to offer remote [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic forced many employees to work remotely when it had never been an option before. While not suited for every profession, remote work seemed to, well, work. Some companies are opting to keep their employees at home permanently, which raises a few questions. How does your work form home [...]
If you’ve kept up with the news recently, you’ll have seen the delta variant has been wreaking havoc, and not just among the unvaccinated. It’s a variant that can also be carried by vaccinated individuals. As mask wearing and social distancing has eased up in the last few months, COVID-19 cases [...]
Ever attend a fitness class and feel great that evening, but then the next morning, find that the inside of one knee hurts? It gives you a sharp pain whenever you bend it. What did I do? you ask. Probably nothing serious, but that doesn’t make knee pain any less annoying. [...]
After all, the acronym for both is “PT.” Most of us know that the two – Physical Therapist and Personal Trainer - are different professions, but sometimes there is confusion about who does what. There is certainly some overlap between the professions. I am a physical therapist but also have a [...]
Sprains and strains are commonplace injuries. They can occur at work, or they can occur on your off-time hiking or lifting weights at the gym. Regardless of when they happen, there are a few tips to follow immediately following one of these injuries to avoid further damage. What is the difference [...]
