exercise

How can jump training help me?

with advice from Foothills Sports Medicine Physical Therapy Physical therapists often work with athletes to improve their strength while avoiding injury. Sometimes this includes jump training, also known as plyometrics, to increase athletic performance —…

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Avoiding frailty as we age

with advice from Progressive Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, RISE Physical Therapy and Yonemoto Physical Therapy Getting older can be challenging – joints may grow stiff and arthritic, vision and hearing can decline, and even your memory and response to…

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Fear avoidance and the pain cycle

with advice from Coury & Buehler Physical Therapy Many people often avoid exercise or physical therapy because they’re afraid it will be painful. This can cause a dangerous cycle that will actually lead to more…

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Healthy aging into retirement

with advice from Brewer Physical Therapy As we get older and approach retirement, it’s common to talk about your fiscal health for retirement. The common worry is, will I have enough money to be comfortable? But…

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Loving your body during pregnancy — and after it

with advice from Dancing Thru Pregnancy, MOTI Physiotherapy, and Progressive Physical Therapy and Rehab Pregnancy can be an amazing thing! Women’s bodies are capable of creating new life but the physical changes can be difficult. Hormonal shifts, weight…

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