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Exercises to Strengthen Your Core After Back Surgery
Blog

Exercises to Strengthen Your Core After Back Surgery

Back pain is one of the most common complaints reported to healthcare providers across the nation. According to one source, nearly 65 million people have...

How to Treat and Heal a Pulled Groin
Blog

How to Treat a Pulled Groin

Tenderness and pain in the area where the abdomen meets the top of your legs can be signs of a pulled groin. Over-stretching or tearing...

Benefits of Walking
Blog

Benefits of Walking

Walking is one of the best ways for individuals of all ages to increase their activity levels and work towards healthy living goals. Walking can...

Prevent an ACL Injury
Physical Therapy

How to Prevent an ACL Injury

Every year the U.S., nearly 250,000 people tear the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) located in the center of the knee. Some ACL injuries cause significant...

How to Prevent Cramps While Running
Fitness

How to Prevent Cramps While Running

Whether you are new to running or an experienced athlete training for a marathon, you’ve probably wondered how to prevent cramps while running. Running cramps...

pre and post workout stretches
Fitness

Pre and Post Workout Stretches to Avoid Injuries

Whether you are a high-level athlete or just a weekend warrior, proper stretching can enhance your workout. Regular, consistent stretching before and after a workout...

Static vs Dynamic Stretching: What are the Differences
Fitness

Static vs Dynamic Stretching: What are the Differences?

Ever wonder what the differences are between static vs dynamic stretching?  Stretching is one of the many important steps to ensure you are effectively preparing...

Benefits of Foam Rolling
Fitness

Benefits of Foam Rolling

Foam rollers are one of the most popular and in-demand pieces of equipment for helping individuals with exercise and injury recovery. Coming in all shapes...

It’s all about technique, power and endurance
Fitness

How to Train Your Core

By: Thomas Jackson, PT, DPT, Cert. DN, Cert. SMT Popular exercise regimens often promote core strength as an essential component to fitness. In the medical profession,...

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Fitness

Choosing the best workout for you

Exercise is an essential component of fitness and well-being. The benefits are varied and many, as are the options when choosing an exercise program that...

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Fitness

Physical Activity & Nutrition Can Boost Your Immune System

We’re told to eat more veggies and fewer carbs, to wear this shoe or try that workout. Nutrition and physical activity are common topics on...

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Fitness

Exercise May Protect Against Deadly Effects of COVID-19

While there is no strong evidence that it prevents people from getting COVID-19, exercise may help to limit the risk of fatal coronavirus complications. More...

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Fitness

Exercise Can Help You Stay Happy During Social Distancing

While social distancing is critical during a pandemic, social isolation can have a negative impact on our overall health. The changes in our daily routines,...