Physical Therapy for Balance Problems

People with balance issues may feel physically weak, unsteady or as if the room is spinning while standing, sitting or lying down. Balance problems are caused by a disconnect between the ear’s vestibular system, eyes and the musculoskeletal system. Ordinarily, your body sends signals to your brain and moves appropriately in response. When at least…

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Women’s Health Week

Did you know that physical therapy can play an integral role in treating urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, diastasis recti and pelvic pain? Physical therapy prior to pregnancy, during pregnancy and postpartum can help a woman address pelvic floor strength, pelvic and lumbar alignment and core stability that can aid in prevention and or treatment…

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How to Effectively Use a Fitness Tracker

The use of activity trackers to monitor fitness progress started in the late 2000s, when the Fitbit was introduced. Today, various wearables provide even more data you can use to track your progress and achieve goals. While smartwatches and their health monitoring features have seen many advancements over the years, many people striving to lose…

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10 Common Fitness Myths to Avoid

Whether you’ve heard them from friends, family or gym buddies, certain fitness myths persist that may cause us to keep bad habits. As you regularly update your routine based on progress made and new goals set, here’s what you should know about common fitness myths 1. Stretching Before a Workout While this myth is partially…

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How to Measure the Effectiveness of Your Fitness Routine

We often judge the effectiveness of a workout on physical factors, including how much we sweat, our level of fatigue, muscle soreness and an elevated heart rate. While in the short-term, these metrics can show whether your fitness routine was productive, they are not the end-all-be-all to measure effectiveness. Here’s what you should know. Heart…

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