Longevity

Longevity Through Movement: How Physical Therapy May Add Years to Your Life (and Life to Your Years)

January 23, 2025 | Health News | Like |

It’s well known that physical activity is an important aspect of a healthy lifestyle. It can reduce the risk of several common mortality factors, including arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus type 2, coronary heart disease, stroke and more. However, people don’t often think of physical therapy as a means of creating a more active lifestyle. Physical therapy doesn’t have to be just about recovery – it can be a proactive approach to enhancing your quality of life.

Osteoporosis

Bone Up! The Role of Physical Therapy in Preventing and Treating Osteoporosis

January 9, 2025 | Health News | Like |

According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, an estimated 10 million Americans suffer from osteoporosis. An additional 44 million have low bone density, putting them at increased risk of developing the disease in their lifetimes. While it’s more common in adults over 50, and more likely to effect women than men, the truth is osteoporosis impacts millions of lives of either sex every year.

Osteoporosis

Joint Health in Aging: Physical Therapy’s Role in Managing Osteoarthritis

December 20, 2024 | Health Benefits, Health News | Like |

Our bodies can present many different challenges as we age, including joints that become stiffer and less flexible. Aging joint cartilage can become thinner, ligaments can shorten and become less flexible, and loss of muscle strength can put extra pressure on your joints. As a result, joints can feel stiff and uncomfortable. This discomfort can be even greater in individuals dealing with osteoarthritis.

Frozen Shoulder

Defrost the Pain: Why Physical Therapy is the Key to Treating Frozen Shoulder

November 11, 2024 | Health Benefits, Health News | Like |

As if aging didn’t present enough challenges, 2-5% of us will eventually experience a painful condition known as “frozen shoulder”. Also known as adhesive capsulitis, frozen shoulder is an inflammatory condition that causes stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint, and significantly reduces range of motion. Frozen shoulder typically affects people 40 and older and is more likely to occur in women.

Inflammation

Understanding and Managing Inflammation: A Holistic Approach

October 3, 2024 | Health News | Like |

Inflammation is a natural part of your body’s immune response to injuries. It is the process through which your immune system recognizes and removes harmful stimuli and promotes healing. In general, it is a good thing. However, when inflammation occurs in healthy tissue or goes on for too long, it can harm your body and cause a range of chronic diseases.

Knee Pain

3 Simple Exercises You Can Do at Home for Knee Pain

August 29, 2024 | Health Benefits, Health News | Like |

Knee pain is a common issue that can affect people of all ages and lifestyles – from athletes to people just going about their daily activities. Whether caused by injury, overuse, or underlying conditions like arthritis, knee pain can significantly impact your mobility and quality of life. The good news is you don’t always need medications or invasive treatments for relief.

Clubhead Speed

Exercise and Golf

July 25, 2024 | Health Benefits, Health News | Like |

Golfers are constantly trying all sorts of things to improve their golf game. They try new clubs, new grips, new stance, new attitude. But they often ignore the one thing that is most effective: physical training, which can help them hit the ball farther.

What’s more, even if they do concentrate on physical training,