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How Physical Therapy Helps Manage Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis occurs when the bones lose density and strength with age, due to a gradual change in structure. Its presence increases risk of fracture and can influence quality of life through pain and physical limitations. Although postmenopausal women are more likely to develop osteoporosis, the condition characterized by thinner, more porous bone structure can affect…
Golf Fitness
Building A Better Golf Body With golf season right around the corner, most of us are either dusting off the clubs or looking at the newest equipment thinking, “This is the year it’s all going to come together!” Let’s face it, we all want to improve our golf game, but unless you work on all…
Cancer Rehabilitation Awareness Week: No One Should Be Left Out
Cancer Rehabilitation Awareness Week is being observed from September 6 – 12, 2021. To honor and bring awareness to this specialty, our very own Michelle Mazzarella, PT, DPT, ATC discussed the purpose and benefits of Cancer Rehabilitation. What Is Cancer Rehabilitation and Why Is It Important? Cancer rehabilitation is an intervention in place to help…
Common Sources of Lower Back Pain
An estimated 80 percent of Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lifetime, with the lower back being a primary complaint. Beyond the inconvenience and discomfort, lower back pain can result in more doctor’s visits, missed work or school and decreased productivity. Generally, lower back pain can range from a dull ache…
What Causes Tight Hip Flexors?
You may have heard a reference to “tight hip flexors” during a yoga class or other fitness program. Yet this condition is about more than tight muscles that need to be stretched back out. If unaddressed, they can reduce your range of motion and lead to a more serious injury. How Hip Flexor Injuries Occur…