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 [...]
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 [...]
Cycling is a popular sport in the spring and summer. Picture it: flying down a trail on a bright, sunny day with the wind in your hair. But as soon as you get off the bike, you realize your knee hurts, your back hurts, or your neck hurts. How can you [...]
If you are aiming for a big physical change, it’s best to take small steps towards your goal. Did you make a New Year’s Resolution in January to lose weight, only to have it drop off your radar by February? If so, you’re not alone! New Year’s Resolutions for big physical [...]
TRICARE, one of the nation's largest insurers, wants their members to get physical therapy for back pain. They think that treating back pain with PT is so important that they're willing to waive the cost to their members. That's a huge deal. When's the last time you remember an insurance company [...]
Are you a runner? If you lace up those shoes and head out for a few miles at a time, regardless of your pace, then you are a runner! While great aerobic exercise, running is a repetitive activity that can cause stress or overuse injuries, especially if you’re piling on miles [...]
