As summer approaches, you probably notice an uptick in the number of targeted ads and social media posts revolving around exercise equipment, fitness classes, diet fads, and “beach body” motivationals. While getting in shape is a fantastic goal to have, obsessive or relentless training is actually very harmful—both physically and mentally. When someone exercises in […]
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We all know that a balanced diet works wonders for our physical and mental health. But did you know that certain foods and nutrients can positively impact your rehabilitation while undergoing physical therapy? The American Physical Therapy Association even recognizes that diet and nutrition play a major role in preventing many of the conditions treated
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When you go car shopping, you probably spend a fair amount of time researching different makes and models. You might ask friends how they like their truck or consult with your mechanic about that new SUV you’ve been eyeing. You probably test drive a few sedans and compare the warranties. But what you don’t do
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You know how satisfying it is to wake up and take that first long, deliberate stretch of the day? Your spine lengthens, your arms extend out from your body, your muscles contract, hold, and release. Maybe your toes point as your legs flex. You feel the blood start to work through your circulatory system with
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Tommy John While modern medicine has drastically improved, baseballers of yesteryear often had their careers cut short by injuries. One famous MLB pitcher who debuted in the early 1960s, Thomas “Tommy” John, was a notable exception. Roughly 10 years after he entered the major leagues, John was diagnosed with a serious elbow injury—a torn ulnar
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As the countdown to a new year begins, so do the resolutions to start working out. But while able-bodied people and younger generations simply have to join a gym and commit to a routine to achieve their fitness goals, it’s not that easy for everyone. Starting an exercise routine can seem impossible for those of
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When you think of physical therapy, you probably have a pretty standard idea of what to expect: a series of machine tests, a physical evaluation, exercise routines that focus on your injury or issue, and regularly scheduled appointments for your physical therapist to walk you through those routines. Pretty standard stuff, right? But there is
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