Benefits of Increasing Upper Body Strength

For many adults, a typical workout routine focuses on the lower half or core, whether you enjoy running, dancing or playing sports. Yet a lack of focus on upper-body strength can result in stooped posture or being unable to lift and carry heavy items. As such, it’s important not to exclude upper body strengthening from…

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Benefits of Training Partners & Group Workouts

The statement “never go it alone” could not be more applicable to workouts. Although you can make progress solo, working with a partner or in a group setting is great for your physical and mental fitness goals. Learn about the advantages of teaming up to exercise. Greater Accountability You’ve scheduled a workout with a partner…

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How to “Age Gracefully” with Manual Therapy

From a young age, we’re brought up to believe that creaking joints and aching muscles are natural as we grow older. When back pain or stiff joints start, many of us accept it as normal because we may be over 50. However, this is not an accurate philosophy to live by. As Physical Therapists, we…

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Getting In Shape Is Not a Sprint

We have all been there; it is New Year’s Eve and you are celebrating with friends. As the confetti is cleared and the last bottle of bubbly is finished, you face the challenge of making resolutions for the new year. Although it is common for many of us to set personal physical goals, we often…

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Why Is Sports Conditioning Important?

Have you ever had a coach tell you to improve your performance? For many, this can be difficult to address. How do you learn to run faster, throw farther or hit faster? With the help of a sports conditioning specialist. These experts understand how the human body works and are able to design programs that…

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