Which Low Impact Cardio Exercises Burn the Most Calories?
Contrary to popular belief, just because an exercise is classified as ‘low-impact’ doesn’t mean it also has minimal value. In reality, the low or high-impact nature of the exercise has absolutely nothing to do with its potential to give you a good workout. While some believe low-impact exercises aren’t as good for burning calories, it […]
Tennis Injuries: Is Spondylolisthesis Overlooked?
Most often we hear of a tennis elbow, or sprained ankles as common tennis injuries. However recently during my work with an avid recreational tennis player, we stumbled upon another common, but overlooked tennis injury; it is Spondylolisthesis. Spondylolisthesis is a spine condition where one vertebra begins slipping forward over another. The slippage is the […]
Carpal Tunnel and Typing Pain Prevention
These days, millions of people all over the world spend their days in front of computer keyboards. The computer workstation has become an integral element in the everyday lives of an incalculable employee population worldwide. Unfortunately, research would also suggest that the vast majority of office and home workers alike are not sufficiently safeguarding their […]
Managing Joint Inflammation and Muscle Soreness – Practical Tips
Most individuals experience some level of muscle soreness and joint pain and stiffness in their day to day activities (see our What is Inflammation blog post). It is important to design a regiment to manage those symptoms to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. Even with certain conditions, such as osteoarthritis and other muscle and joints […]
What Is Inflammation? Part I
Inflammation is all the rage these days; or more appropriately, inflammation makes us enraged. It has become the catch all term for all things that make us ill. In my field of physical therapy practice, a central goal of care is to help people feel less pain and move better. Therefore, we are concerned about the […]
Important Health Insurance Questions
Forgive the short hiatus, here is our new blog piece. The health insurance conundrum. Does thinking about calling your health insurance representative give you palpitations? Are you intimidated by the multiple terms and insurance-speak?? Many people now independently shop for health insurance, and it is especially important to know the basics, and what questions to […]
Insurance Speak: Deductible, copay, premiums, what??
The health insurance representative told my patient that she has a $30 dollars copay per physical therapy visit. That seemed simple enough, and she started coming for treatment and feeling better. A Few visits later, after the insurance processed some claims, she learned that the insurance is not covering any of the cost! They informed her […]
6 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Exercise
Competing priorities, busy work schedules, family commitments, there are many good reasons to put off exercise. Not to mention being injured or having pain. Do not be discouraged. Consulting with a physical therapist is invaluable to get you on the right track to start with an effective exercise program. Here are some motivational techniques that will help […]
Winter Exercise Tips
Don’t Let the Cold Weather Hold You Back: Exercise Tips For Chilly Conditions We have had one of the coldest winters in recent memory. And although staying in for a few snow days might be a welcomed break, after a little while cabin fever sets in, not to mention achy joints and tired muscles due […]