Perform the Perfect Squats with PT Assistance
Squats are very beneficial, and they are a great workout to add to your daily exercise routine. When people think of squats, they typically think of toning legs and glutes. However, squats can actually benefit many parts of the body in different ways. Strong legs are...
Can’t Stand Cardio? Complete Your Exercises with Ease with These 3 Secrets
We all know that cardio takes time. In fact, one of the most common complaints we hear from patients who come to us for physical therapy exercises is that there simply isn’t enough time in their busy days to complete cardio workouts. Other times, whether there’s a...
Improve Your Physical Performance with the Help of a Nutritious Diet
Nutrition strongly affects your physical performance, whether you’re a dedicated athlete, weekend warrior, or just trying to get out and exercise more. Your body does a lot throughout the day, and the food you supply it with helps it to function properly, whether...
The Importance of High-Quality Protein – and How it Can Benefit You
Protein is a necessary nutrient for maintaining high levels of physical function. If you’re a dedicated athlete, a weekend warrior, or someone who is simply trying to become more active, your protein intake plays a key role in your physical performance. There are many...
Focus on the Form: How to do a Correct Deadlift
The deadlift is one of the most effective movements in the sports and fitness world. When done correctly, this lift can drastically improve your total body strength and power (especially in your posterior chain and core) and stimulate your central nervous system. It...
Physical Therapy for Concussions. What You Need to Know.
Concussions are being treated more seriously than ever – especially in the world of athletics, where concerns over brain damage have placed high-impact sports such as football under a glaring public spotlight. But whether you received this form of brain injury during...
The Importance of Proper Recovery
The recovery period that you allow yourself between workouts is when the real improvement in your body's systems takes place. If you don't take a recovery period, your muscles won't be able to repair, rebuild and strengthen at maximum efficiency. If you have any...
Protect Your Joints! 3 Things to Keep in Mind When Exercising
The US Department of Health and Human Services recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise every week. That time drops to 75 minutes if the activity is vigorously aerobic. Add in strength training twice a week, and you're looking at a long, healthy,...
Focus on the Form: How to do a Correct Squat
Squats are seen as an essential exercise move by personal trainers, our physical therapist and gym fanatics all over the U.S. Regardless of your age, gender or fitness level, squats should definitely be part of your regular workout and physical therapy routine. While...
3 Secrets to Completing Your Cardio Exercises – For Those Who Can’t Stand Cardio
We all know that cardio takes time. In fact, one of the most common complaints we hear from patients who come to us for physical therapy exercises is that there simply isn’t enough time in their busy days to complete cardio workouts. Other times, whether there’s a...