Exercises and Movements for Managing Juvenile Arthritis
Even though arthritis is not typically associated with young people, juvenile arthritis affects approximately one in every one thousand children in the United States. It’s real and left unmanaged,…
7 Exercise Ideas to Improve Memory for Cancer Survivors
Cancer treatment can be a long and stressful process, one that sometimes lasts a lifetime. The shock of diagnosis, the physical and emotional stress of treatment — which sometimes includes…
How You Feel is What You Eat—The Role of Nutrition in Wellness
It’s safe to say that most of us would prefer to be well. After all, who doesn’t like to feel good? Yet, a general state of good health—wellness, as it’s…
Customer Spotlight: University of Vermont Health Network
AlterG came into my life in November of 2014. My husband had just passed away and before he died he told me to “run the marathon” and get the whole…
Empower Physical Therapy: One Athlete’s Success Story
Halfway through my Marathon Training Plan, I felt a sharp pain in my heel followed by severe pain in my arch. Having been a runner for four years, this pain…
JeriLynn’s Road to Recovery with Empower Physical Therapy and Fitness
Following a catastrophic motor vehicle accident in early 2013, my wife JeriLynn Draper spent seven months in a hospital bed recovering from a long list of injuries that included compound…
Patients Reach New Recovery “Heights”
With a goal of helping its patient heal faster, Heights Physical Therapy in Colorado is committed to bridging the gap between rehabilitation and optimum function. A therapist owned practice, Heights…
Exercise Benefits Diabetics: A Measured Approach
We all know that exercise is good for us, but for most people living with diabetes, exercise is essential. For diabetics or those who are at risk of becoming diabetic,…
Managing Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms with Exercise
When multiple sclerosis (MS) disrupts the flow of information within the brain, each person living with the disease experiences different symptoms at different levels of severity. While the disease is…
Specialized Rehab and Training for Runners
As a former collegiate athlete, I understand how important it is for runners and other athletes to recover quickly so that they can continue participating in the sport or activity…