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Physical Therapy Can Help With Flat Feet!
Flat feet are caused by many different factors, including genetics, age, and weight. Having flat feet can create extremely painful issues that make it hard for you to play the sports you love, or just simply navigate on a daily basis.
Thankfully, if you have flat feet, a physical therapist can treat and suggest simple lifestyle changes such as targeted stretches and special exercises to lengthen and strengthen muscles. They can also suggest certain types of shoes and insoles that can lift your arch, improve your posture, and strengthen your core.
Read full blogLosing Weight Through Interval Training
Are you one of those people who do various workouts for an hour or more every day, 7 days a week, but fail to see any real results? That’s because exercising at a steady rate doesn’t yield the same results as interval training does.
Interval training has been around for years, but it has recently gained a lot of attention as a way to increase fat loss. Read on to learn more about interval training, why it works, and the many ways you can seamlessly incorporate it into your everyday exercise routine.
Read full blog4 Types of Stretches That Can Dramatically Benefit Your Physical Health
When you begin a workout or physical therapy routine, you should complete a set of stretching exercises beforehand to help you limber up and prevent injuries. However, many people don’t receive any instructions on the proper way to go about stretching for their specific program. A licensed physical therapist can teach you how to complete the correct stretching exercises before you begin your workout. If you aren’t sure what direction to start, contact Balance Rehabilitation and Health Science today for more information!
Read full blogIf You’ve Experienced Any of These 4 Running Injuries, Physical Therapy Can Help!
Do you enjoy running? If so, you already know that running is a great way to stay fit while also improving your health. Unfortunately, just like with any physical activity, there are many kidneys of injuries associated with running. We’ve listed out the four most common running injuries, as well as the best ways to treat them with physical therapy!
According to a wellness article in U.S. News, physical therapy may be a better option for treating running-related injuries than seeing a chiropractor or opting for surgery.
Read full blogSit Up Straight: How Poor Posture Can Cause Shoulder Impingement
Have you been experiencing moderate to severe shoulder pain? If you notice your shoulder feeling tight or have trouble raising it above your head to reach things on shelves, you might have a condition referred to as “shoulder impingement.”
This can be extremely painful to deal with, and if it goes untreated, it can cause several problems down the road. Thankfully, physical therapy can help! Contact our office today to learn more about our safe and effective treatment options for this condition.
Read full blogStaying Healthy As We Age: The Importance of Physical Activity
It’s pretty common to be less active the older we get, but if we want to remain as healthy as possible, we must incorporate as much physical activity into our daily lives as we can! Thankfully there are many easy ways to increase your levels of activity that most people can include in their everyday routine. Call our office today for more information about how you can increase your physical activity and lead a healthier life.
Read full blogWeightlifting or Cardio: How To Know Which One Is Best For You
Cardio exercise and weightlifting hold equally important places when it comes to physical therapy and exercising for good health. The only way to know which of the two is the better choice is to know what your end goal is. If building up stamina and endurance is your end goal, the best choice would definitely be cardio exercise. If building mass or regaining physical strength is your end goal, the best choice for you would be weightlifting.
Read full blog4 Ways To Lead a Healthier Lifestyle
It’s not always easy to know the first place you can begin when it comes to making adjustments in your life for your health and wellbeing. Some people tell you to exercise, some say diet, and some even suggest making little changes in all areas all at once! It can be a little overwhelming, and often, instead of making any changes, people give up and make absolutely zero. This isn’t a good idea, and will do nothing but set you back in the long run when it comes to your overall health!
Read full blogAre Custom Orthotics a True Solution To Foot Pain?
When you’re in pain, you definitely won’t want to go about your normal workout routine, especially if your feet are in pain! When your feet hurt, you might feel like your entire body hurts. Every step is a painful reminder of the discomfort that you are experiencing.
When other parts of your body experience pain, normally you can find ways to take the pressure off of them. You can close your eyes when your head hurts, or be extra careful with your posture when your back hurts.
Read full blogHow Anti-Gravity Treadmills Can Help With Injury Recovery in Distance Runners
So maybe we aren’t in flying cars or living on the moon just yet, but there’s no denying that the future of technology has certainly arrived. Alter G’s antigravity treadmill provides a way to mimic the reduction of gravity and its effects on the body without requiring you to make a trip to the moon!
Alter G’s antigravity treadmill approach is proving to be an incredibly impactful piece of technology that can be used in a variety of use cases, ranging from competitive distance runners with complex training plans, to those recovering from an injury or surgery.
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