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Physical therapy is commonly thought of as something done after a joint replacement surgery in order to help patients heal faster and recover thoroughly. But do you know about pre-surgical physical therapy, or prehab? If you or someone you care for needs joint replacement or any other surgery, consider how prehab therapy can help them […]

So you’ve just wrapped up a great workout session and you are PUMPED! You made sure to warm-up beforehand and made it through your routine without any strains or sprains.You are energized and ready to tackle your day. But wait—what are you doing to cool down after your workout? A post-workout routine is just as

Have you ever had one of those weeks where you were going non-stop? Meetings, deadlines, family, chores, social obligations, to-do lists, appointments. By the time Sunday rolls around, you’re too tired to even sleep. If this sounds familiar, then you know burnout. But while everyday life can cause burnout, medical professionals have noticed it in

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

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

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

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

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

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

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