by Wayne Foley MPT, and Dominique Bagby PT, DPT As we age, our balance will decline, and without maintaining a functional level of strength, flexibility, and balance, you can become prone to an increased risk of falls. Every year more than one in three people age 65 years or older fall, and the...
In a recent survey, it was found that most Americans spend nearly half of their waking hours looking at a screen. And, 79 percent of the respondents felt that their screen time had increased in the last 5 years. With screen time becoming more prevalent, how does this usage affect our health? 6...
by Jonathan Seidberg PT, DPT, Biltmore Clinic As we age our balance will decline, and without maintaining a functional level of strength, flexibility, and balance you can become prone to an increased risk of injury like twisting an ankle, tripping, or even a fall. Balance is one of the...
by Susan Williams PT, DPT | Metro Center Location Let's Celebrate "National Nutrition Month" Together The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics created National Nutrition Month to increase awareness of nutrition's importance and how nutrition can help you achieve your goals. Specifically, the month...
As a parent of an athlete, you don’t have to be told twice that playing sports has many benefits for young children. Sports can benefit a child’s physical and mental well-being. They can strengthen bones, tone muscles, teach children the value of teamwork, and even improve overall academic...
by Jamie Miller PT, DPT, CKTP This topic seems to be the million-dollar question that many people, including myself, feel defeated with right out of the gate. In realizing this, I first had to change my mindset. Let’s not look at the quality of our holiday and new year season based on what we...
Improving one’s fitness doesn’t stop at the gym– if you’re trying to increase your muscle strength and lose body fat, it’s enormously important to consume nutrient-rich foods which nourish and recuperate your body after a workout. Both nutrition and physical activity are critical if you want to...
Foothills is going pink this October to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness month! Along with our fundraising efforts in our clinics, we’re also excited to announce that we’ll be the Tribute Tent sponsor at the upcoming Phoenix Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. Lace up your tennis shoes,...
Heading out on a long-distance road trip sometime soon? As exciting as road trips can be, we know the effect that sitting in a cramped space (especially for prolonged periods of time) can have on people! In addition to the headaches you may get from constantly hearing, "Are we there yet?" the most...
If you're like us, you don't want to stop a favorite pastime of day hiking just because of a little 100-degree weather in Phoenix. Thankfully, our beautiful state has plenty of options when Phoenix heats up. Many of our patients prescribed physical therapy for a knee injury are also avid hikers...
