5 Activities To Do This Fall Fall is finally upon us, bringing cooler temps, crunchy leaves and spooky season. Take advantage of the lovely, cool weather by getting outside and participating in one of the Autumn-themed activities around your community. Grab your flannel, a big water bottle and maybe a few snacks before leaving the house. See below for five family-friendly activities you can participate in regardless of where you live. Raking Leaves with Grandparents or Family Raking leaves is the perfect way to make chores fun again. This is an excellent activity for grandparents and grandchil ..read more

Physical Therapists (PTs) and Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) work tirelessly to help patients complete daily activities with as little pain as possible. By creating personalized treatment plans enveloping education, exercises, and stretches, PTs work with their patients to help them achieve optimal health so they can return to the activities they love, like running and walking. It has been proven time after time that physical activity improves heart and lung health, prevents chronic diseases like Type 2 Diabetes, and boosts the immune system to fight illnesses like the common fold and th ..read more

Reducing Inflammation for Injury & Pain Prevention Best Way To Reduce Inflammation Inflammation is our body’s way of responding to injuries, illnesses, and infections. Inflammation is a normal response at first, but it is considered chronic inflammation when it persists for longer than it takes an injury to heal. Chronic inflammation can cause many problems, including joint pain, stiffness, and injuries. Chronic inflammation can occur within joints themselves or be present in the rest of the body as well. Systemic inflammation in the body is often due to comorbidities like diabetes, cardi ..read more

How Physical Therapy Can Help With Neck Pain Up to 70 percent of adults will experience neck pain that affects their quality of life in their lifetime. Physical therapists are front-line providers for helping alleviate neck pain due to their extensive experience and education around solutions. Neck pain relief can be achieved by improving mobility, strength, flexibility, and proper movement patterns in the neck, upper back, and shoulders. Physical therapy and therapeutic exercise addresses the root cause and factors that caused neck pain to develop in the first place. Recent research has shown ..read more

How to Prevent Bleacher Butt If you’ve ever attended a sports event, concert, or school function, chances are you’ve encountered the uncomfortable reality of “bleacher butt.” After sitting on hard, unforgiving bleachers for an entire event, that achy, sore feeling sets in. Even if you haven’t experienced this, school sports and athletic seasons are ramping up, and you may experience bleacher butt in the near future. It is vital to have strategies to reduce this pain so you can enjoy every event you attend! Why Does it Hurt to Sit on Bleachers? Bleachers can cause low back, leg, and butt pain w ..read more

School Sports Physicals – What to Know Participation in school sports is an excellent way for students to stay physically active, improve their fitness, experience teamwork, and develop leadership skills. However, before students can hit the field or court, most schools require them to undergo a sports physical. Sports Physical vs. a Regular Physical Youth sports pre-seasons are either right around the corner or have already begun. It is the perfect time to schedule sports physicals, also known as Preparticipation Physical Evaluations (PPE) for children and teens in school sports. When looking ..read more

Overhead Injury Prevention In Summer Sports  There is so much to love about summer: longer days, grilling out, pools are open… After avoiding the lower temps of winter and the allergies of spring, it just feels right being outside enjoying the warm weather with family and friends. Be it golf on the weekends, tennis after work, or joining baseball, pickleball, or volleyball summer leagues, you can burn some calories while being social. With those sports come extra wear and tear on some joints. Here are some tips from our experts on how to avoid injuries to your arms so you can keep flippin ..read more

Vacation presents an opportunity for relaxation and rejuvenation. However, it’s important to continue exercising during this time to sustain a healthy and strong physique. Exercise can also alleviate stress and tension associated with travel. To ensure that you stay active, we have sought the guidance of a physical therapist who recommends six versatile exercises that can be performed anywhere while traveling, along with a bonus exercise for those fortunate enough to have access to water. Exercise 1: Walking Lunges Walking lunges are an excellent exercise for vacationers, as they can be done i ..read more

Your physical therapist has a lot of advice, but because their main focus is on your well-being, they might not have an opportunity to share it with you. We polled our physical therapists and these are some things they wish you knew. With this information in mind, you can take an active role in your health and well-being and experience the benefits of physical therapy.  When it comes to youth sports, variety is key. There are multiple benefits to your children playing sports, both physically and mentally. And while it’s tempting to encourage a child to specialize in one sport – and ..read more

Father’s Day is a special occasion dedicated to honoring the remarkable dads in our lives. So instead of settling for traditional gifts, why not plan some quality time with your Dad? Take advantage of the warmer temperatures by getting outside and participating in one of Dad’s favorite activities. Before you head out the door, make sure to grab a water bottle and stretch – we don’t want Dad to get injured on his special day! Struggling to come up with an idea? Keep reading for five activities you can do to create long-lasting memories this year for Father’s Day.  Take a Hike! Immerse your ..read more