Health Resources

Physical Therapy for Every Stage of Pregnancy

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Christina Christie PT, CCE, FAFS, 3DMAPS, CAFS

Pregnancy, labor and delivery, recovery and motherhood are athletic events in themselves! And while women are extremely resilient, many may find great benefits through physical therapy. Physical Therapists who specialize in Pelvic Health can assist your journey at every stage of pregnancy, as well as in the recovery stage throughout the fourth trimester. (more…)

Why Does It Hurt When I Sit?

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Athletico

In the past year many of us have been juggling the challenges of working from home. With this comes changes in work setups, changes in hours worked, and the blurring of work and home spaces. The combination of these changes may be contributing to aches and pain in various body parts. If you continue to work remote or are transitioning back to office life, here are some helpful tips. (more…)

How to Safely Return to Running after Physical Therapy

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Matthew Klayman, PT, DPT, OCS, Cert. DN

Congratulations! You graduated from physical therapy! Although you may have gone there feeling injured, you are now slowly returning to your normal, active self. As you finish your sessions, it is important to get clearance on returning to running. Your physical therapist can help you determine a realistic running goal to make sure the two of you are on the same page.

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Power Saws to Paint Brushes: Hand Tool Injuries & Prevention Tips

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Justin Schvach, MOT, OTR/L

Co-Author: Werokina Noyszewski, OTS Pity the tool! Tough as nails, even Mr. T could learn a thing or two about hand tool injuries. As the weather turns for the better, home renovations continue to be top of mind for many folks. From endless hours watching home renovation television shows, to scrolling through your favorite social networks for inspiration, we all have the desire for DIY projects to improve our space. No matter what your artisan experience is, our expert Hand Therapists have provided tips to keep you safe while working with your hands. (more…)

5 Cardiovascular Fitness Considerations for Dancers

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Alyssa Hartley, PT, DPT, CMTPT

Dancers’ leaps, turns, and lifts can seemingly defy laws of physics. In order to jump higher and turn faster, dancers must implement cross-training for strength and endurance. Dancers from around the world have faced new challenges practicing at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, more than ever, it is important for dancers to pursue physical fitness outside of traditional dance class to ultimately improve their technical abilities for when they hit the stage in the future. (more…)

3 Tips to Get Back Into Exercise

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Tanner Neuberger, PT, DPT, TDN Level 1

Routines are easy to stick to when they’re something you’re used to doing. When we fall out of our routines, it is much harder to get back into it versus staying the course and keeping the momentum going. Working fitness into a daily routine can be hard. For the most part, it's an uncomfortable experience, especially if it's not an activity that you particularly enjoy doing. Through my experience, I’ve seen three groups of people in regards to the experience of exercise: (more…)

6 Tips to Prepare for an Upcoming Hand or Arm Surgery

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Allison Sweeney, OTR/L

Have you ever broken your wrist slipping on ice or possibly jammed a finger playing sports? Maybe you have cut yourself while cooking an amazing meal. Unfortunately these things happen and in some cases you may require surgery to fix it. Having surgery on your hand or upper extremity can be very overwhelming and nerve wracking, however there are things that you can do to prepare yourself to make the recovery process easier. Below is a list of tips and tricks to keep in mind in the days before your surgery: (more…)

4 Ways to Move More

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Tanner Neuberger, PT, DPT, TDN Level 1

The pandemic showed many of us that we had to get creative with our fitness outside of a gym or group workout setting. When gyms and fitness centers were closed, many people were left wondering what they were going to do to stay fit and keep working on their health. Many ingenious methods were created to combat this problem, and it helped open up a new realm of home fitness that I personally loved seeing. Fitness is an important part of our lives, or at least should be, and it's vital to keep moving for both our mental and physical health. Even though restrictions for gym and fitness centers have lifted, I want to highlight some of my favorite ways to add in extra movements throughout the day to keep yourself physically fit. (more…)