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It should go without saying that exercise is good for your health- your heart health and so much more. This is something that has been well reported in thousands, probably millions of research publications by now. But does this mean that we actually take action? That...
If you are like most people, you will wait and see if your ache or pain gets better. Count me as one of them and I am a PT. The difference is, my education and profession give me a slight heads up on which issues I can work through more easily and others that I may...
As we continue down this theme of a New Year, New You - I decided to get some assistance in discussing how a personal trainer can be a part of this process. As such, I enlisted the help of Don Larkin, Co-Owner of Reach in Camp Hill, PA. There was a popular Planet...
An interesting trend happens every year about this time – people are on a mission to address those aches and pains they let linger for weeks or months. Why is that? Well, from about mid- November through January, people ignore these issues while focusing on the...
Its January again, so it is that time of year when you will be inundated with New Year’s type articles. You will read all about getting healthy by eating better, losing, weight, exercising, and more. So what makes this article any different? Honestly, not much, except...
For those who are unaware, it is possible to go directly to a physical therapist for your injury. This is called Direct Access. With many insurance plans (except Medicare), there is no need to see your PCP 1st for that ankle sprain or new onset of back pain. A...
Every year on January 1st millions of people vow to become more physically active, healthy, and fit. By February 1st, a large majority gave up their quest because they found they could not go at it alone. They did not have the knowledge, drive, or devote the necessary...
As we are now into the hot summer months, it is important to be safe with your outdoor exercise and activities. Just like in the winter months some adaptions need to be made for summer exercise/activity. Extra precautions should be taken relative to the sun and heat...
Knee arthritis is a common complaint that walks into doctors offices and therapy clinics across the country. Every person with knee pain over the age of 20 thinks they have knee “arthritis”. Many think that is their problem because of a friend or family...
Millions of individuals have complaints of leg pain. In the majority of cases this leg pain is of what we call musculoskeletal origin. This means the pain is coming from the muscles and/or joints of the hip, knee, ankle, or even low back. Sometimes, this pain could...