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How Physical Therapy Can Help Children
Physical therapy can help children for numerous reasons! Some physical therapists even specialize in seeing only pediatric patients. There are many orthopedic and neurological reasons why a child may seek out physical therapy services. Injury Prevention Children should be very active. In fact, the ASCM recommends at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day.…
Read MoreHow Physical Therapy Can Improve Mental Health
The connection between mental health and physical health is complex, but well documented. Physical therapy can improve mental health in a variety of ways. There are many physical issues that bring people to physical therapy. Whether it’s an injured athlete missing games, loss of function due to aging, or coming to terms with a life…
Read MoreHow Physical Therapy Can Help Manage Chronic Pain
Those living with a chronic condition can have pain varying from three months up to several years, and chronic pain is one of the primary reasons people seek out physical therapy. Physical therapy can help manage chronic pain in several different ways. Examples of chronic pain include herniated disc, arthritis, nerve damage, fibromyalgia, and fractures…
Read MoreSix Stretches Physical Therapists Wish You Would Do
Movement is medicine, and stretching is an important part of your daily movement routine. In addition to improving your mobility, stretching can also assist with strength building, chronic pain, and can be very relaxing. Let’s look at 6 different physical therapy stretches that would make your physical therapist happy! *Note – There are certain health…
Read MoreWhat Should I Wear To Physical Therapy?
What Should I Wear To Physical Therapy? If you are new to physical therapy, you probably are wondering what should I wear to physical therapy treatments. It’s one of the most common questions patients ask, and it’s an important one because having on the correct attire can help your therapist easily evaluate and treat your…
Read MorePhysical Therapy – 10 Misconceptions
10 Misconceptions About Physical Therapy The intention of physical therapy (PT) is to assist patients in returning to their desired lifestyle or activity level with reduced pain. PT’s are health professionals that deal with prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of physical impairments. This is accomplished through several different treatment techniques. Kimi Reed, DPT, at Achieving Your…
Read MoreCommon Football Injuries and Tips to Avoid Them
AYB goes to see the local arena football team – the Lunkers! Unfortunately, the team is plagued with injured players at the moment. Being a contact sport, football players are prone experience an injury at some point during their career. Let’s look at 4 common injuries that professional and weekend warriors should look out for.…
Read MoreMarathon Monday – Kimi Reed’s Top 10 Tips for Running a Marathon
Kimi Reed’s Top 10 Tips For Your First Marathon 1. Wear proper shoes Avoid the rookie mistake of buying a new pair of shoes for your race. They need to be “broken in” and worn prior to the race to make sure they feel good on your feet otherwise you could get a blister which…
Read MoreFostering Connections with Others and within Our Communities
Fostering Connections with Others and within Our Communities Listen to our podcast topic here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/RgK3YRrKJIb Hello, welcome back to another episode of Practical Nutrition Podcast, I’m Anthony . . . My recent experience with community and fostering connections. My definition of community share common interests, values, or goals and are connected by social…
Read More75 Hard: What The Experts of Have to Say
Click this link to listen to our podcast on this topic: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/LacT5TrKJIb Purpose In today’s post we will discuss 75 hard and the Live Hard program. Today’s discussion is for anyone who has ever thought of taking on the 75 hard program, has attempted any of the phases, or is currently living hard. What is…
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