April is Occupational Therapy Month, the perfect time to educate your friends and family on occupational therapy and its importance. Occupational therapy is the “only profession that helps people across the lifespan to do the [...]
Stretching is one of the most important yet most neglected steps in physical activity and exercise. This component of fitness is often overlooked because we either become too lazy after our workout or physically just [...]
The sciatic nerve is one of the longest nerves in the body, running from the spinal cord, through the hips and buttocks, and down each leg. Sciatica occurs when something such as a herniated disc [...]
The hip is a ball-and-socket joint where the femur (thighbone) meets the pelvis. The top of the femur has a rounded head that fits into a cup-like socket in the pelvis called the acetabulum. Most [...]
Every October is National Physical Therapy Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness of physical therapy (PT) as a safe, effective alternative to medication for the treatment of chronic pain conditions. When you are in [...]
Have you ever felt tingling or numbness in your hands or arms? If this feeling has persisted for several months or has gotten worse with time, you may have carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Carpal tunnel [...]
Have you decided to focus on your health and start an exercise program? That is great! You crushed your first workout and feel incredible afterward. That is until the next morning when you’re so sore [...]
If you wake up every morning with back pain, you’re not alone. Experts estimate that as much as 80% of the population will experience a back problem at some point in their lifetime. Determining the [...]
Exercise has incredible physical and mental health benefits, but poor form can cause more harm than good. When it comes to exercise, proper form is essential. Perfect form while running or lifting can enhance sports [...]
Most knee injuries in runners are the result of overuse or wear and tear. They can have you out of the game for weeks if you don’t treat the injury quickly and properly. Whether you [...]
