by buildpt | Jun 17, 2019 | Exercise, Fitness, Health
For many, summer is defined by a whirlwind of outdoor activity, a natural response to warmer, brighter and warmer days. But as we venture out into the sun for yard work, bike rides, morning jogs, long hikes and swimming at the beach, people should take care to avoid...
by buildpt | Jun 4, 2018 | Health, Pain Management
It’s well established that about eight in 10 people in the U.S. will experience back pain at some point in their lives. And while the causes of such pain often vary, say physical therapists and other medical professionals say that increasingly, in a world that...
by buildpt | Apr 27, 2018 | Exercise, Health
With child obesity still an epidemic in the U.S. and reams of research showing both the immediate and long-term benefits of youth exercise, it’s the duty of parents today to make movement and activity a part of kids’ lifestyles, physical therapist and other movement...
by buildpt | Feb 16, 2018 | Exercise, Health
Orthopedic professionals such as physicians and physical therapists often refer to the human body’s kinetic chain – the notion that all bones, joints and “links” are connected, and that movement in one area can affect function in all areas. While not officially part...