Move
MOVE As one of the main 5 elements of well-being, there is a lot of talk about the importance of physical fitness to maintaining a healthy body. General recommendations are to perform 150-300 minutes of physical activity each week. This includes at least 3-5 days of doing aerobic activity and at least 2 days of […]
Nordic Skiing-Low Back Pain
Nordic Skiing and Low Back Pain Some may argue that there is a decreased chance of injury with Nordic skiing vs alpine skiing. However, the repetitive nature of classic Nordic skiing can lead to overuse injuries in the elbow, knees, or low back. We will focus on low back pain associated with classic Nordic skiing. […]
Osteoarthritis-My Aching Knee
Osteoarthritis is the most common arthritis and involves degeneration of the joint cartilage. Risk factors include excess weight, family history, age, previous injury, and inactivity. The cartilage is the gristle you see on the end of the chicken leg bone. It is the slick cushioning surface on the ends of the bone and acts […]
Live Well Ecosystems
One of the recognized breakdowns of overall health and wellness includes the 5 following pillars: Move, Fuel, Recover, Connect and Endure. MOVE is the physical therapist’s expertise. This includes physical activity and exercise which is important to keep muscles strong and long. http://www.moveforwardpt.com/PatientResources/VideoLibrary/detail/exercise-fitness-as-you-age http://www.moveforwardpt.com/PatientResources/VideoLibrary/detail/safe-exercise-starter-plan FUEL includes supplying the body with good nutrients to […]
Take Charge of Your Headaches
Your Physical Therapist can help you identify the best strategies to reduce the number and severity of your headaches. Identify Headache Triggers Jot down things that cause your headaches or make them worse. Some common triggers include poor sleep, missed meals, fatigue, hormone changes, weather, certain foods or beverages, over-activity, under-activity, or other things not […]
Common Myths About Physical Therapy
October is Physical Therapy Month, so what better time than now to talk about what Physical Therapy is and what it can do for you. As physical therapy practitioners we often find that the general public doesn’t know exactly what we do, and as practitioners in this field, it is our responsibility to educate people […]
Young Athlete Overuse Injuries
Young Athlete Overuse Injuries: Know the Facts -Overuse injuries include stress fractures, tendonitis, and joint pain, and occur when athletes are required to perform the same motion repeatedly causing small amounts of trauma in tissues over time. -Overuse injuries are more common in those ages 13-17 secondary to growth spurts causing slow bone mineralization as […]
Understanding Pain
Below are links to 3 videos that provide a brief explanation of various aspects of pain science and helping you to understand pain. Many studies show that when patient are taught about pain and why we experience pain they have a reduction in their symptoms. This understanding in conjunction with physical therapy interventions can be […]
Sleep Hygiene
Sleep hygiene is to help promote good sleep using behavioral changes. Changing sleep patterns takes a few days/weeks, so keep at it! Research shows that if/when you make these changes, the effects kick in soon and translate to increased sleep, helping you to feel refreshed, have more energy, change your mood, and decrease pain. Go […]
Hiking Into Summer
Spring is in the air, summer is just around the corner, and it’s time to enjoy the great outdoors. People can’t wait for the snow to melt to start their outdoor adventures. Most like to go hiking on the trails, backpacking the mountain, horn hunting, or spend a day at Yellowstone National […]
Chronic Pain – Getting to the Treatment Point
Chronic pain is a condition requiring comprehensive management Patients with this condition may have already been through the traditional medical system with blood tests, x-rays, MRI’s, and injections, and yet they still don’t have an answer to what is going on with their body. A diagnosis or multiple diagnoses may be made – fibromyalgia, disc […]
Top 5 Exercises to Protect Your Shoulder
Top 5 exercises to protect your shoulder The shoulder is one of the largest and most complex joints in the body. There are certain muscle groups that are needed to provide the shoulder stability and help it perform at its most optimal level. The following exercises are designed to focus on stabilizer muscles that are often missed […]