by buildpt | Oct 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
We all know that visiting your physician for an annual physical is important for maintaining long-term health. Similarly, dental exams twice each year help ensure oral health throughout a lifetime. But, did you know that annual physical therapy check-ups...
by buildpt | Oct 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
We still have a lot to learn about the implications of COVID-19 and the long-term effects the virus will have on the health of those still recovering from the illness. In the short term, though, one of the main wellness goals of...
by buildpt | Sep 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
Every September during National Falls Prevention Week (Sept. 21-25, 2020), physical therapists join other medical professions across the country in reminding Americans that falls are not just common among older Americans. They’re often debilitating, costly and even...
by buildpt | Sep 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
As the school year gains momentum during the COVID crisis and more kids and families adjust to various levels of at-home learning, parents and instructors should not overlook what should be a standard facet of all children’s curriculum:...
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...
