How a Nutritious Diet Can Improve Your Physical Performance
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...
6 Ways to Prevent Injuries While Strength Training
One of the most common pieces of advice given to people in strength training programs is simply to “not hurt yourself.” Whether it’s a recovery program from a previous injury or surgery, or you’re simply trying to improve your physical performance, it is a common...
High-Quality Protein: What is it and Why is it Important?
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...
Say No to Sciatica! 3 Signs You Should Contact Optimum
Each of your sciatic nerves runs from either side of your lower back down to each of your legs. That’s why a classic sign of sciatica is having a shooting pain on one side only. While compression of one of your sciatic nerves can literally be a “pain in the butt,” it...
How Your Morning Routine Can Change Your Life
When you see a physical therapist for the first time, one of the things they'll stress is the importance of a healthy routine. Our physical therapy providers are experts in helping patients regain their full function again, and they're also incredibly helpful in...
3 Common Causes of Shoulder Pain and How Physical Therapy Can Help Relieve Pain
Imagine not being able to serve a tennis ball, swing a golf club, make a free throw or pass the football for the winning touchdown. You won't have to use much imagination to envision these scenarios if you're currently crippled by shoulder pain. Shoulder pain...
The Importance of Carbs for a Highly Active Lifestyle
If you lead an active lifestyle, fitness is critical for your well-being. Athletic training, competitions, workout routines, injury rehabilitation exercises, and even the non-stop pace of everyday life all take energy — and the first source of energy your body turns...
5 Quick Tips for Less Pain and More Energy
Do you often feel sluggish, sore, achy, or fatigued? Does it feel like you've been on a treadmill that never stops? Chances are, it's your body's way of sending out the warning signal: It has had too much. Too much sitting while you commute back and forth, too much...
The Difference Between Front Squats and Back Squats and How to do Them Both Correctly
Who doesn’t love a good squat? Long ago, squats were an exercise that was known only to elite athletes who were looking to push their physical fitness level to the limits, but now they are one of the most commonly practiced forms of weightlifting. There are a lot of...
Focus on the Form: How to do a Correct Squat
Squats are seen as an essential exercise move by personal trainers, physical therapists, 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...