Tag: physical therapy

5 Common Injuries Among Weekend Warriors

Date: July 24, 2018

Categories: Physical Therapy Tags: injury, physical therapy, weekend warrior

When the weekend finally rolls around, it’s the perfect time to engage in intense physical activity or tackle those big projects around the house. Weekend warriors get lots of exercise on the weekends, but they’re relatively sedentary during the rest of the week. While the weekend is a great time to get caught up on all the things you didn’t have time for during the week, only engaging in vigorous physical activity for a couple [Read More...]

How Physical Therapy Can Help People Suffering from Osteoarthritis

Date: June 11, 2018

Categories: Physical Therapy Tags: Arthritis, osteoarthritis, physical therapy

Osteoarthritis is a common ailment that can have a major impact on daily living. It can make it difficult to do simple things like walking, climbing stairs, or even playing with children or grandchildren. It often causes pain that prevents sufferers from doing the things they love, and in severe cases, it can make independent living a challenge. While there is no cure for OA, there are treatments that can help. If you or a [Read More...]

The Importance of Home Exercise During Physical Therapy

Date: February 5, 2018

Categories: Physical Therapy Tags: exercise, home exercise, physical therapy

“Why do I have to do at-home exercises when I’m already going to physical therapy a few times every week?” We hear this question a lot. Many people do not understand why they need to do their prescribed exercises at home in between appointments. At-home exercises are an important component of your overall treatment, though. Let’s take a closer look at the importance of home exercises during physical therapy. Why Are Home Exercises Important During [Read More...]

Preventing Aches and Pains When Raking Leaves

Date: October 16, 2017

Categories: Physical Therapy Tags: fall, physical therapy, raking leaves, stretching

With shorter days and falling leaves blanketing the nation, many of us are rushing to take care of last-minute outdoor tasks before the coming winter months. Whether you love it or hate it, cleaning up fallen leaves is one of those tasks that most homeowners must tackle. Raking leaves is great exercise, but when not done carefully, it can lead to injuries due to the repetitive motions. Here are just a few simple tips for [Read More...]