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12/02/2025

The Importance of Hip Mobility: Healthy hip mobility is essential for everyone, not just athletes. For athletes, flexible hips improve performance and reduce the risk of injury. For others, strong and mobile hips make everyday movements easier, such as bending, walking, and picking up objects. When hip mobility is limited, other muscles and tendons compensate, which can lead to strain, […]

11/14/2025

Deck The Halls Safely: It’s that time of year again! We climb into attics and storage areas to dust off the holiday decorations and try to out-decorate our neighbors with brighter lights and bigger plastic reindeer. While the holidays are filled with celebration, they are also associated with accidents and injury resulting in visits to the emergency department or […]

It’s that time of year again! We climb into attics and storage areas to dust off the holiday decorations and try to out-decorate our neighbors with brighter lights and bigger plastic reindeer.

10/31/2025

Is Evening the Optimal Time for Exercise?: Recent research suggests that doing moderate-to-vigorous aerobic exercise in the evening may confer the greatest protection against mortality, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and microvascular disease (MVD) among adults with obesity, including those who also have type 2 diabetes (T2D). Background & Methods Key Findings Practical Implications The authors conclude: “Beyond the total volume of MVPA, its […]

Recent research suggests that doing moderate-to-vigorous aerobic exercise in the evening may confer the greatest protection against mortality, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and microvascular dise

10/17/2025

Is There a Link Between Dehydration and Obesity?: A study published in Annals of Family Medicine finds a strong connection between poor hydration and higher body mass index (BMI), as well as an increased risk of obesity. What the researchers did:They examined data from U.S. adults aged 18–64 using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2009–2012. Hydration status was measured […]

10/03/2025

A Guide to Stronger Bones: Bone Health Awareness Week is important, making it the perfect time to think about the health of your skeleton. Many people experience bone and joint problems, but the good news is that you can take steps to prevent them. Here are some key tips for building and maintaining strong bones. Nutrition for Bone Health To […]

Bone Health Awareness Week is important, making it the perfect time to think about the health of your skeleton. Many people experience bone and joint problems, but the good news is that you can t

09/23/2025

Active Habits for Desk-Bound Days: The Department of Health and Human Services recommends at least 150 minutes a week of moderate exercise for optimum health. This can be harder to achieve if you work a sedentary job. But being overly sedentary could mean a higher likelihood of developing high blood pressure, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. Here are some tips for […]

09/19/2025

Don’t Let Knee Pain Linger – Understand PFPS and How to Tackle It for Good: Knee pain isn’t just a fleeting inconvenience; it can be a long-term challenge if not properly addressed. One common culprit is patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), a condition affecting about 23% of people in general, and nearly 29% of active adolescents.1 Why PFPS Can Become a Stubborn Issue It’s not rare for PFPS to stick around, […]

09/05/2025

“Fall Proof” Your Home: According to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, accidental falls are the leading cause of injury and death for adults age 65 and older. Each year, 1 in 3 retirees, about 11 million people, experience a fall, and 60% of these incidents happen inside the home. For many, the goal is to remain […]

According to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, accidental falls are the leading cause of injury and death for adults age 65 and older. Each year, 1 in 3 retirees, about 11 mi

08/26/2025

Fibromyalgia and Benefits of Exercise: Fibromyalgia is a widespread chronic condition marked by persistent musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tenderness at multiple designated points. Exercise therapy has emerged as a powerful treatment, often matching the effectiveness of medications. Aerobic, resistance, flexibility, or combined exercise routines, especially when overseen by a skilled physical therapist, consistently yield significant benefits. How exercise affects the […]

Fibromyalgia is a widespread chronic condition marked by persistent musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tenderness at multiple designated points. Exercise therapy has emerged as a powerful treatme

08/08/2025

Physical Therapy in the Treatment of Sciatica: A clinical study highlights the effectiveness of physical therapy in managing sciatica and reducing the likelihood of surgery. Sciatica is characterized by pain, numbness, or weakness radiating from the lower back down the sciatic nerve. In this study, 180 patients diagnosed with sciatica were divided into two groups: one received active physical therapy, and the […]

A clinical study highlights the effectiveness of physical therapy in managing sciatica and reducing the likelihood of surgery. Sciatica is characterized by pain, numbness, or weakness radiating f

07/28/2025

Want to Know if Physical Therapy Can Help You Feel or Perform Better? It Only Takes One Visit to Find Out.: An interesting study has verified something that the healthcare profession has long taken for granted. An experienced physical therapist can indeed tell from assessment if you are likely to improve ability through therapy treatment – and the therapist can estimate how fast. The study followed 112 physical therapy patients who were being treated for low […]

An interesting study has verified something that the healthcare profession has long taken for granted. An experienced physical therapist can indeed tell from assessment if you are likely to impro

07/11/2025

Can A Midday Nap Help Lower Blood Pressure?: A study presented at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress suggests that incorporating a midday nap into your routine may contribute to better blood pressure control. The research indicates that individuals who took a 60-minute nap after lunch experienced an average reduction of 6 mmHg in their systolic blood pressure compared to those who […]

A study presented at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress suggests that incorporating a midday nap into your routine may contribute to better blood pressure control. The research ind