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 risk increases with age. A simple fall can cause a...
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...
What is the definition of dehydration? Dehydration is commonly defined as a harmful reduction in the amount of water in the body. Dehydration doesn’t just affect you when you are outside sweating, or when hiking through the hot desert. Dehydration can affect you just as easily when going through...
Testing positive for COVID-19 has impacted everyone to one degree or another, whether us or someone close. However, a full recovery has been a completely different issue for many. Labeled as long-haulers, no, they don't drive heavy cargo across the country, but they are heavily burdened by...
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 of one survey felt that their screen time had increased in the last 5 years. Our physical therapy clinic is often looking for ways to help our...
The average person spends around one-third of their life sleeping, and if you experience trouble getting a quality amount, your health can suffer. Many common sleeping complaints include lower back pain upon waking up, waking up and your hands have “fallen asleep,” and difficulty trying to find a...
Nutrition matters when it comes to your everyday wellness. If you fail to give your body the vitamins, minerals, and care it needs, it could harm your health. As we continue to celebrate National Nutrition Month, here are our top ten tips for better and healthier living. 1. Eat Breakfast ...
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 is geared to educate people on the importance of...
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 season based on what we can/can’t eat,...
