Most people don’t look forward to old age, though as the saying goes, it beats the alternative. Aging can bring with it a decline in many of our bodies’ most basic functions. Muscles can weaken. Joints can stiffen. Even our brains can lose the sharpness and acuity we enjoyed in younger years. Luckily, we know that staying physically active can help keep our muscles and joints healthy into our later years.
For many people, winter and the holiday season can mean less movement, more sweets, and a tendency to spend a little more time indoors and less time being physically active. If you find yourself nearing the end of a cold and sedentary winter, you may be looking forward to getting active out in the beautiful spring weather.
Valentine’s Day is often thought of as a day for couples in romantic relationships. For many people, it’s a day full of flowers and chocolates and candle-lit dinners, but it can be more than that. On a day dedicated to love, it can be a good opportunity to think about self-love and personal care. It can be a great reason to remind yourself how important it is to care for your health,
The word mobility may make you think of how well a person can walk or run. When you hear a football announcer talk about a quarterback’s “mobility”, they are talking about how well that quarterback can escape the pocket and make plays with his feet. When a physical therapist talks about mobility, though, they are more likely talking about your ability to move your joints and use your muscles easily and comfortably – not your ability to scramble for a first down.
About 1 in 4 American adults suffer from arthritis. The joint stiffness, pain, and general discomfort can make nearly every aspect of their lives more challenging. Working, playing, and performing basic household tasks can be annoying, frustrating and, at times, excruciating.
Arthritis is a broad term for conditions that affect the joints, joint tissue,
Almost everyone does some amount of walking, and the health benefits are easy to understand. It makes sense to expect running to be even better for your health. If so, how much better is it? How do the risks compare to the benefits? These questions matter because we want to get the most from our exercise routines,
Modern surgery has advanced to a point where it is safer and less invasive than ever before. When needed, it can be almost miraculous in its ability to save or extend lives. However, surgery is not always a quick fix. It is often the beginning of a long recovery process. That recovery process starts in the hospital,
The new year always provides a great opportunity to set goals and make plans for the near future. We often resolve to eliminate a bad habit or create a good one, to improve our health or strengthen our relationships. And while many of these resolutions may go unfulfilled, it’s never a bad idea to aspire to something better.
One of the great joys of the holiday season is reuniting with friends and family members we don’t get to see for much of the year. Of course, this often means traveling long distances. Whether we travel by air or over the ground, it often means long periods of sitting, fitting into cramped spaces, lifting luggage,
Physical therapy can benefit people in far more situations than most realize. Physical therapists help people with chronic pain, mobility issues, balance issues, and are invaluable resources for someone recovering from surgery or rehabbing an injury. They can even help prepare your body before surgery. Because of their training and whole-body approach to medicine,