Laughter, while not a replacement for medical treatment or physical exercise, offers numerous benefits for both mind and body. A growing body of research highlights the positive effects of laughter on various aspects of health. Physical Health Benefits: Mental and Emotional Health Benefits: Beyond physical advantages, laughter plays a crucial role in mental and emotional […]
If you find yourself seated for the majority of the day, it’s common to experience stiffness or discomfort in your hips upon standing. This is often due to tight hip flexor muscles, a frequent consequence of prolonged sitting. Incorporating specific stretches into your daily routine can alleviate this tightness and enhance hip flexibility. Understanding Hip […]
It’s no secret that cardiovascular problems during our middle and latter years can cause cognitive decline as we age. However, a new study shows that high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, and elevated blood sugars in early adulthood are also linked to cognitive deficits later in life. The study started with over 3000 people between […]
Chair exercises are a great way to engage the joints and burn calories, while also providing several other physical and mental health benefits. Regular practice can help improve: • Posture• Flexibility• Muscle strength• Circulation• Balance A study that gathered feedback from instructors of chair-based exercise programs, highlighted positive outcomes for older adults and individuals with […]
Doctors at the University of Utah have introduced a simple yet groundbreaking policy that’s making a big difference for patients with low back pain. Dr. Michael Campian and his team recognized that while treatment guidelines recommend physical therapy as a first-line approach, patients were waiting an average of four weeks or more before receiving a […]
Many people have completed rehabilitation (physical therapy) after a musculoskeletal injury, orthopedic surgery, or some other trauma. Rehabilitation helps people regain strength, motion, and quality life to recover after such an event. Prehabilitation (prehab) helps people build strength, improve motion, etc. before surgery to allow for a better or easier recovery after surgery. Prehab is […]
The holiday season is filled with activities like cooking, parties, shopping, and travel, making it easy to put physical therapy on the back burner. However, if you’re in PT during the holidays, it’s likely due to pain, recovery from surgery, or a desire to improve your mobility. These issues can overshadow your holiday spirit, so […]
The question may be a surprise – “How can physical therapy help?” Physical therapy (PT) isn’t just for patients with injuries or recent surgeries. It’s also for people seeking to improve their health and well-being. PT can help people of all ages who have medical conditions or physical limitations that hinder regular ability to move […]
Smartphones are more than just communication tools—they’re central to our daily routines, from texting and browsing to setting reminders and entertainment. However, frequent use with poor posture can strain your fingers, wrists, and elbows, potentially leading to repetitive strain injuries (RSIs). The Impact of Smartphone Use Constant texting, scrolling, and button-pushing can stress your fine […]
It is no secret that low back pain affects a large majority of the United States population. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 39% of adults experienced a new onset of low back pain in 2019 alone.1 This makes low back pain one of the most common diagnoses in the outpatient […]
