When it comes to physical therapy, there is no “one size fits all”. Depending on your injury and progress, your treatment can vary, and one of those treatments could be gait training. So What is Gait Training? Gait refers to the way we walk, and gait training is a specific form of physical therapy that… Continue reading What is Gait Training?

It’s only natural we become more active come summer, but with the increase in activity also comes the increased chance for injury. Without proper preparation or training, you could wind up spending the beautiful summer days indoors recovering. So as the summer sun and beautiful weather increases, here are the common sports injuries that do… Continue reading Common Summer Injuries and How to Prevent Them

Most people have felt that tight, stiff muscle feeling that can happen with or without movement. Sometimes it comes after a new workout routine and can often be paired along with pain, cramping, and discomfort. Though it usually will go away on its own, there are instances where it could be a sign of something… Continue reading What’s Causing My Tight Muscles?

When we hear the word scoliosis, we often think of it as a childhood spinal disorder, but that’s not always the case. Though we regularly check for scoliosis in the preteen years, adults can still suffer from the disease. When a side-to-side spinal curve is present on someone over 18 years or older — adults… Continue reading Can Adults Get Scoliosis?

As summer activity increases, our choices of footwear can often go from comfortable and supportive to easy and accessible. As the oh-s0-popular rubber flip-flops, or the occasional bare feet may be your go-to choices; you’ll want to be mindful of the effects they have on your body. As you begin to build your summer wardrobe,… Continue reading The Importance of Proper Summer Footwear

If you are looking for a workout that can burn calories, strengthen your muscles, all while being easy on your joints — water aerobics is it! No matter what your age, a good water workout is an enjoyable and safe way to get your summer cardio in without breaking a sweat. If you are considering… Continue reading The Benefits of Water Aerobics

It’s completely natural to have some pre-surgery jitters. In fact, most people would be lying if they said they didn’t. Whether this is your first surgery, or you’re just simply worried about the possible complications at hand, there are many ways you can get past the nerves to feel fully prepared for your surgery. Here… Continue reading 5 Ways to Ease Your Pre-Surgery Nerves

Can you feel it? The nice weather is almost here! More and more, the days are getting warmer and more enjoyable, and it might be leaving you with the ich to enjoy the great outdoors! To fully take advantage of the summer weather ahead, while keeping your back health in mind — here are 5… Continue reading The Outdoor Activities That Can Strengthen Your Back

As we hit middle age and our pace starts to slow down, people often reminisce about their youth, when getting around the town wasn’t so difficult. Remember when we could run for miles, regardless of the weather conditions? Gardening down on our hands and knees was something we could do from dusk until dawn! While… Continue reading Mobility Issues: The Two Questions You Need to Ask Yourself

On April 17, 2018 a competition created to improve healthy lifestyle habits in the categories of physical, social, and financial well-being will come to a close after 5 years. The competition was originally launched by the Stanford Center of Longevity and was titled “The Stanford Center on Longevity Design Challenge.” It was created to encourage… Continue reading The Center on Longevity Concludes Its Design Challenge!