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…
How Do Ankle Injuries Happen?
Some people consider ankle injuries strictly an athletic issue. However, sprains, strains and fractures can happen to anyone when you twist or turn your ankle in an awkward position. How do ankle injuries occur? A soft tissue injury, sprain or strain happens when the ligaments supporting the bones get stretched or torn beyond their usual…
How to Adapt Your Training Routine to Winter
For much of the autumn season, you keep the same training routine as spring and summer. Unfortunately after Daylight Saving Time ends and colder temperatures set in, there’s less chance you’ll be running or working out in dark, chilly conditions. While on the surface this can be an inconvenience, you also risk developing an injury,…
Why Shoulder Pain Shouldn’t Be Ignored
If you feel soreness or notice a clicking sound when you move your shoulder, you may think you worked out too hard and the issue will go away with some rest. Unfortunately, ignoring aches, pinching or a lack of fluidity does not make it disappear and, with time, the issue will likely worsen. You may…
How to Stay Healthy During Winter & Flu Season
As we enter flu season and continue battling Coronavirus, it’s more important than ever to stay healthy this winter. Despite the prevalence of these viruses, steps can be taken to promote a healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise and a balanced diet. Learn more about how our physical therapists and wellness programs can help you stay…

