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How Dry Needling Can Play A Beneficial Role In Physical Therapy

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Paige Gibbens, PT, DPT, MHA

Dry needling and acupuncture are two commonly utilized techniques to help treat pain or movement dysfunction. While both dry needling and acupuncture require the insertion of a monofilament needle, there are very few commonalities between the two. Let’s take a closer look at how they are used in practice and how dry needling plays a role in physical therapy. (more…)

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What Workout Is Right For You?

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Tanner Neuberger, PT, DPT, TDN Level 1

You can choose to go down many different paths within the fitness realm. Even if you are well-versed, switching up your workout routine can provide great health benefits and keep physical activity engaging if you are tired of the same old routine. The plethora of choices can be overwhelming, but this quiz is a helpful tool to determine which type of exercise you should try out for yourself. (more…)

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3 Tips For Tackling A New Workout Routine That You’ll Really (Really) Stick To

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Tanner Neuberger, PT, DPT, TDN Level 1

Fitness and workout goals are among the most common New Year’s Resolutions. Many feel that they should exercise more often than they currently are, but tackling new routines can be challenging, especially if you are not used to doing them. The data is clear: exercise works and helps you live longer. Here are some tips to help you stick to a new workout routine. (more…)

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3 Health Resolutions That Can Help You Build Healthy Habits All Year Long

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Tanner Neuberger, PT, DPT, TDN Level 1

Over the past few months, you may have noticed that gyms have become overcrowded, healthy and fresh foods are snatched up at grocery stores like hotcakes, and people furiously write down their New Year Resolutions. If you’re like the average person, you stick to these resolutions for a month or two before you ultimately drop them. For what reason? Most goals I see are too lofty and would benefit from some simplicity to maintain consistently. (more…)

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5 Hacks To Stick With Your New Year Resolutions

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Chelsea Silva, PT, DPT

With a new year comes new goals, new hopes, and new dreams. Often people set resolutions to help work towards these goals. With good intentions, many people fall short each year on reaching their resolutions. According to the 2020 New Plate Ipsos survey, 55% of respondents kept their New Year’s Resolution for less than a year, with 11% lasting at least six months, 14% lasting at least three months, 19% lasting at least one month, and 11% lasting less than a month. (more…)

I’m An Endurance Physical Therapist, And These Are The 5 Things I Do After A Long-Distance Run

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Andrew Cassidy, PT, DPT

Lace-up your shoes, go for a run, take off shoes, and end of the session. Sound familiar? If your run time follows this pattern, you are not alone. Most runners admit they give little attention to recovery and cooling off after a long run. However, if you want to improve performance or are prone to injuries, you are doing yourself a disservice by skipping these recovery methods. Use the methods below as a guide to facilitate improved running recovery on your next long run. (more…)

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Can Physical Therapy Help To Prevent A Stroke?

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Kathleen Habschmidt PT, DPT

Stroke is a serious medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted or reduced, damaging brain cells. It is a leading cause of disability and death worldwide. While some risk factors for stroke, such as age and genetics, cannot be controlled, there are several modifiable risk factors that individuals can address to reduce their stroke risk. Physical therapy is emerging as a valuable tool in stroke prevention and management. In this blog, we will explore how physical therapy can play a crucial role in preventing strokes. (more…)

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Try This At-Home Workout When You’re Feeling Stressed

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Tanner Neuberger, PT, DPT, TDN Level 1

Life can get stressful, and it’s easy to fixate on that stress and have it compound on you. When that starts to happen, it’s usually a good time to try something that will break that negative feedback cycle. Exercise is a great tactic to try for those moments when you’re feeling stressed. Here’s a quick 30-minute workout to combat stress and give yourself a boost of endorphins for a better headspace. (more…)