February is National Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about heart health. While diet and medication are often highlighted, physical therapy plays a crucial role in improving cardiovascular health. Through personalized exercises and lifestyle education, physical therapists help individuals strengthen their heart and manage heart conditions. Improves Cardiovascular Fitness: Regular physical activity is essential. . .
Leash training is important. In short, a leash-trained dog is a dog that has been taught to walk with a loose leash by your side, and one that doesn’t pull, cross in front of you or bark uncontrollably at the sight of other dogs, cats, humans, or other distractions (sniffspot.com). Understanding your dog’s desire to. . .
As we get older and with certain neurological conditions the way that we walk can change. Those gait impairments can increase your risk of falling and cause pain in other parts of your body due to imbalances while walking. Physical therapy can be an important component in helping decrease your risk of falling and improve. . .
As the year comes to an end and new year resolutions are formulating, we found this to be a great article from the Washington Post. Physical therapists are movement specialists, and we encourage you to consult a health expert before beginning any new exercise program. Diana Bridger was 59 years old and a self-described “committed. . .
The majority of New Years Resolutions that are made involve some effort to get healthier, and for many that means a new exercise routine. A recent study by the University College London determined that it takes 21 days to develop a habit, so if you have stuck with your new exercise routine up to this. . .