man exercising at home

05/03/2021

The Effects of Doing Push-ups and Sit-ups Daily

Originally punblished on December 26, 2019, this post has been updated for accuracy and relevancy. Nowadays, too many people are out of shape. In fact, obesity is (as of right now) one of the most severe public health issues facing the country. An astonishing number of people eat too much, exercise too little and don’t…
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couple running with smartwatches

04/21/2021

4 Ways to Avoid Runner’s Knee

Have you ever experienced runner’s knee? Of course, if you’re a runner, this is most likely an issue you’re familiar with. Runner’s knee (also called patellofemoral pain syndrome) is one of the most common injuries runners deal with regularly. In addition, it’s one of the most frequently-treated injuries that physical therapists work to heal. But…
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physical therapy for shoulder pain

04/06/2021

What is Physical Therapy?

“What is physical therapy?” “Is it rehabilitation?” “Is it like working out?” “Will it get rid of my pain within a week?” To some, the answers to these questions may seem simple. However, to others, physical therapy is a more vague term. In fact, surprising though it may be, a lot of people are very…
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04/05/2021

The 3 Keys of Weight Loss

Of course, we all know that losing weight is not easy. In fact, excess weight is perhaps the most common health issue facing us today. A shocking 71.6% of Americans over the age of 20 are overweight, and nearly 40% are obese. In addition, it seems that there’s always some fad diet or new, “fast and…
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03/15/2021

Your First Physical Therapy Appointment: What to Expect

So, you finally made the decision to begin physical therapy! First of all, congratulations. Physical therapy helps restore countless patients’ mobility and independence. Therefore, your life is very likely going to improve significantly. You may be pursuing it to heal from an acute or chronic injury. Or, you might be trying to simply improve balance…
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