by buildpt | Aug 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
Despite being the largest and perhaps most complicated joints in our bodies, our knees are naturally docile. They’re easily influenced by what’s going on above and below them, in other words, not making many decisions on their...
by buildpt | Aug 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
After nearly six months of home quarantines, social distancing, gym closures, and cancelled/postponed athletic seasons, it’s been difficult for many to maintain consistent workout routines. But, as more people begin settling into “new normals” related to work,...
by buildpt | Jul 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
Is running bad for your knees? According to Scott physical therapist Jeff Mentel, this is a common question among both avid runners and those who may start running for exercise or to participate in that first 5K. For most people,...
by buildpt | Jul 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
The past several weeks has proven that most people are not inclined to sit idle at home as the world protects itself from the coronavirus. On the contrary, as people spend more time social distancing, DIY home...
by buildpt | Jun 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
Warmer weather means lighter clothing all around, and footwear is no exception. But before you grab the flip-flops for summer outings and activities, physical therapists join other medical professionals in offering a word of caution: long-term...
by buildpt | Jun 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
Many of our daily routines have been upended by COVID-19 and the attempts we’ve all made to abide by phrases that weren’t so familiar at the start of 2020: social distancing, sheltering-in-place, and flattening the curve. And, as we “self-isolate” at...
by buildpt | May 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
In an attempt to offer the best care to our patients, while maintaining the safety of our patients and staff, we are open with the following precautions: •We are working with a skeleton crew, basically, as few employees as possible to reduce the person to person...
by buildpt | May 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
The man who wrote the words, “We hold these truths to be self-evident,” was later quick to document what he discovered to be another unquestioning truth. “The sovereign invigorator of the body is exercise, and of all the exercises, walking is best,” Thomas...
by buildpt | May 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
As millions transition into working from home to help thwart the spread of the coronavirus, maintaining both comfort and productivity has no doubt been an issue for many. While in-office workstations are often designed around ergonomic considerations and...
by buildpt | Apr 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
In an attempt to salvage supplies and resources during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, many U.S. hospitals and medical institutions have opted to postpone elective surgeries. This includes non-emergency surgeries scheduled...
