Flexibility is defined as the ability for a joint (bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons) to move through a full range of motion with ease (limited resistance and discomfort). In today’s world, many people consider themselves to be inflexible or at…
Most people understand that exercise is an important part of leading a healthy life. However, it seems that as people age they are less likely to exercise consistently. As the population of people over the age of 65 continues to…
One of the joys of working at i’move is providing patients with a personalized path to recovery. Because believe it or not, you do have a choice. Our knowledge of both manual therapy and functional movement help retrain your body…
It’s the battle of the ages: Coke vs. Pepsi, Marvel vs. DC, heating vs. icing an injury. Heating and icing, or thermotherapy and cryotherapy if you want to get technical, are great natural treatment options for pain. But when using…
It is difficult to build up your confidence after an injury. Fear of re-injury is a very real and valid concern. There are many simple and functional exercises that you can do prior to jumping back into your regular exercise…
The most important benefit of physical therapy is that it gets people moving again. Often, after physical therapy, patients are able to enjoy aspects of their life that they were afraid they might not get to enjoy anymore. The key…
Physical therapy is truly a gift. Not are you receiving personalized pain relief, but you get to learn customized exercises that will keep you healthy and at peak performance for many years to come. Who would want to turn down…
Cross-training is a term that most people have heard of, but not everyone understands what it means or why it’s important. When someone (young, old, athlete or non-athlete) engages in multiple sports, types of exercise, or workout plans it is…
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…