Cedar Hill Physical Therapy & Wellness Center

04/01/2026

What if you could help someone stay independent—not just longer, but better?

Mobility isn’t just movement—it’s freedom, confidence, and connection. And as we age, it becomes one of the strongest predictors of how well we live.

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Recently, I had the pleasure of speaking with the Edward R. Murrow Kiwanis Club at Leonard Recreation Center in Greensboro, NC. My subject came easily, as it’s something I think about every day. It’s the difference between lifespan and healthspan. Most people are familiar with lifespan. That.....

03/06/2026

"As one researcher put it to me, having an animal that you take care of and are responsible for can prompt you to take better care of yourself, and it can be comforting just knowing that there's another creature in the house..."

Research suggests dogs and other pets keep you healthier. Dana G. Smith, a reporter for Well, walks us through what exactly the science says about the connection between dogs and longevity.

02/27/2026

BMI is still important, but other metrics are just as important.

Our Real Talk with a Doc columnist explains how to push back if your doctor's obsessed with weight loss. And what other health metrics matter more instead.

02/25/2026

Sleep is SO vital to good health, feeling our best, and even longevity. Don't be a sleep shamer. Be a sleep ally!

How to stop feeling bad about your sleep and get a good night’s rest.

02/08/2026

Our sports, hobbies, and favorite pastimes are an important part of overall wellness. As a runner, the benefits are pretty obvious. As a nature photographer, they’re quieter and more subtle, but every bit as restorative, grounding, and good for us.

Our sports, hobbies, and avocations are important parts of overall wellness. As a runner, the benefits are obvious. As a nature photographer, they’re more subtle—but every bit as healthful and fulfilling. PHOTO ABOVE: White-breasted Nuthatch on a maple tree outside the window of my exam room. Th...

01/31/2026

Snowed in and your back is talking back?! ❄️🧍‍♂️

The McKenzie Method is a great fit for virtual care because it focuses on simple, targeted movements you do—right in your own home. No fancy equipment. No driving to the clinic. Just clear guidance and the right exercises to help calm pain and get you moving again.

If this winter weather has you stuck inside and your back (or neck!) has been nagging you, this might be the perfect time to check in with Paul Weiss the Physical Therapist at Cedar Hill Physical Therapy. Virtual visits make it easy to get expert help without leaving the house.

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01/27/2026

Whether you’re hitting the gym, walking the dog, or squeezing in a quick workout before your day starts, here's how simple shifts in awareness can make each workout more intentional and effective.

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One of the things the Venerable Monk Bhikkhu Pannakara – who recently spoke here on a stop for the Walk of Peace – emphasizes is not to multitask. (Photo: Little Blue Heron, by Paul Weiss.) Today, while on the elliptical trainer, I realized I was multitasking. Exercising. Listening to music. Mon...

01/21/2026

Something remarkable happened right here in the Triad: a baseball stadium fell quiet.

Paul shares what he and Angie learned from the Venerable Monks of the 2,300-mile Walk for Peace, in High Point—and how mindfulness can play a real, practical role in pain relief and physical therapy.

“Healing doesn’t always come from doing more. Sometimes it comes from noticing more.”

Sometimes the most profound lessons arrive in the most unexpected ways, such as a group of Venerable Monks on a Walk for Peace. On October 26, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas, 19 Buddhist monks began what is projected to be a 2,300-mile pilgrimage on foot. One step at a time, they are walking from Texas....

01/16/2026

Yummy. And...

"It can reduce inflammation....
Along with its polyphenols, olive oil contains other antioxidants like vitamin E and squalene. These all help to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, both of which can cause cell damage and disease, said Elena M. Yubero-Serrano, a research scientist at the Spanish National Research Council who studies the relationship between food and aging."

This star of the Mediterranean diet is packed with nutritional benefits.

01/15/2026

"The guest is physical therapist Scott Capozza, with the Smilow Cancer Hospital Survivorship Clinic at Yale Cancer Center and a spokesperson for the American Physical Therapy Association.

Then, after a seemingly fatal diagnosis, Eric Borstein made a conscious decision to fight back through movement.

Bornstein collapsed from a massive right heart failure in 2020 and was diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension. Given just months to live, he began walking laps in the intensive care unit and continued the routine after leaving the hospital.

Nearly four years later, Bornstein has regained significant heart function. Now known as 'the Walking Guy,' he has logged more than 14,500 miles."
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How PT can help you stay strong, steady and independent as you age. Then, after suffering from heart failure and told he had only a few months to live, a man makes movement his mission.

01/07/2026

Getting the year off to an active start.

The ability to move with speed, precision and power is important for longevity. Here’s how to gauge it and how to improve.

12/24/2025

As we look back on 2025, we've spent this year extending our virtual reach, consulting with local companies, and, our favorite thing to do, helping patients move better and feel better one-on-one here in the clinic.

We are grateful to those of you who chose Cedar Hill Physical Therapy, and we're honored to be a part of your wellness team.

As the year comes to a close, we wish all the best for you and your families. We're excited about 2026 and look forward to helping even more people move better and feel better!