Often, the pain in your knee has nothing to do with your knee, and everything to do with your ankle or hip. Understanding the cause of an issue, not just the symptoms, offers more long-term solutions to your pain. i’move…
Throughout your physical therapy, your physical therapist will be discussing biomechanics with you. Biomechanics is the official term for how the body moves. The way you move, and all the muscles and joints involved with each movement, play a part…
Creating a fitness routine is important when thinking about living a healthy lifestyle. Having a routine helps us stay consistent and accountable to ourselves. However, everyone's routine looks different. Attending a fitness class, walking on a treadmill, doing yoga, or…
An athlete’s worst nightmare is hearing they might “never be the same” after a sports injury or accident. For surgery candidates, there’s a sense of uneasiness when a doctor says they might not be able to walk or run comfortably…
When you’ve gotten back to peak health, the last thing you want looming overhead is the idea of reinjury. Most people don’t want to think about another injury right out of recovery, but the statistics are alarming. For young athletes,…
Everyone wants their kids to be healthy. It's an easy thing to say, but it takes planning and behavior modeling to actually reduce the likelihood of your children becoming at risk for many health issues that go along with being…
Snacking is often looked down upon by the average person seeking to be healthier or lose weight, but science disagrees. Did you know snacking can actually be beneficial to those trying to lose weight or maintain health? Regular intake of…
The choice to start physical therapy can be conflicting. How do you know if an injury is “bad enough,” or if it will heal on its own? Sooner, rather than later, is the time to visit a licensed physical therapist.…
Physical therapy is fantastic for your health. It helps you heal faster, reduces pain and improves your overall well-being. After referral from a doctor, you’ll want to know the details of the process before deciding to sign up. PT can…
Sports seem to be more popular than ever with many kids striving to make a high school team or earn a college scholarship. Parents spend large amounts of money to pay for their child to be a part of the…