Posture-Improving Exercises for Physical Therapy Patients
Patients of all ages looking to improve their posture may benefit from exercise. In extreme cases, where the spine is severely curved, there traditionally were few options for effective treatment….
Can You Walk With a Torn ACL?
In short, the answer is yes‚you can walk with a torn ACL. But there are caveats. First, a story. I remember straining my medial collateral ligament (MCL) during college football…
3 Tips for Better Sleep After Meniscus Surgery
Leaving the comfort and attention you get in the hospital after arthroscopic surgery can create a bit of separation anxiety. What now? you ask as you stand up on your…
How Should I Prepare for My Session with AlterG?
We get this question a lot: how do I prepare for my session on the AlterG Anti-Gravity™ Treadmill? What should I wear? What do I need to bring along? While…
How Long Does It Take To Recover From Meniscus Surgery?
For such a small part of the body, the c-shaped piece of cartilage between the tibia and femur bones play a large role. This piece of cartilage, known as the…
How to Keep from Losing Muscle Mass As You Age
Like many of the more unwelcome, age-related changes in our lives, muscle loss usually begins in our thirties. According to Harvard Health Publishing, we lose three to five percent of…
Can You Run With Achilles Tendonitis?
Let’s get straight to the point: Can you run with Achilles tendonitis? The answer, in short, is yes. The real question is, should you run with Achilles tendonitis? That answer…
How to Adapt Your Fitness Routine For the Later Years
We’ve said it before, and we’ll keep on saying it: regular exercise unlocks immense benefits for all age groups. For seniors, exercise is the ticket to a happier, healthier retirement….
Can You Walk On A Sprained Ankle?
Ah, our old friend the sprained ankle. It always seems to happen when we least expect, doesn’t it? Walking too close to the edge of the sidewalk. Coming down the…
6 Tips for Running in Your Fifties
Though it might feel like a steeper hill to climb, running in your fifties is definitely possible. Maintaining a regular running program doesn’t have to be a casualty of age!…