Benefits of Hiking for Your Body and Mind

4 Benefits of Hiking Whether you’re an experienced hiker and trail-runner, or are just beginning to hike, getting active in the great outdoors offers benefits that may surprise you. Hiking can improve your mental health and sharpen your mind. At the same time as it strengthens bones and muscles, it can also improve your relationships […]

The Surprising Effects of Not Sleeping

Surprising Lack of Sleep Effects On Your Body and Mind High schools across the U.S. have changed their start times to after 8:00 a.m. Why? Because teens and young adults need 9 to 10 hours of sleep to learn effectively. The older we get, the less sleep we need. Most adults need between seven and […]

Aqua Therapy

Why Aquatic Therapy?

Why Aquatic Therapy? Physical therapists often use aquatic therapy for patients who may not be able to perform or participate in more physical forms of exercise or therapy. But why aquatic therapy? Because water therapies use the body’s own weight as resistance, there is less pressure and stress on the joints. This type of therapy […]

How to Increase Shoulder Mobility

How to Increase Shoulder Mobility Shoulder mobility often decreases due to inflammation that is the result of an injury to the rotator cuff or other components within the shoulder joint. If you do receive an injury, it’s important to allow the shoulder to rest and then gently ease back into a stronger workout that will […]

How To Get on a Better Sleep Schedule

How To Get On a Better Sleep Schedule Sleep is essential for good health but it is hard to figure out how to get on a better sleep schedule on your own. Healthcare professionals say you need at least 8 hours of sleep per night, and sometimes more depending on your age or if you’re […]

What To Do After a Minor Car Accident

What To Do After A Minor Car Accident Being involved in a minor car accident can leave you shaken and confused. Figuring out what to do after a minor car accident isn’t always simple. When an accident does occur, it’s up to you to remain calm. A minor accident, or fender bender, doesn’t always cause severe […]

What is the Difference Between Dry Needling and Acupuncture?

What Is The Difference Between Dry Needling and Acupuncture? If you’ve been told to consider dry needling as opposed to acupuncture, the two terms may be confusing to you. They look incredibly similar to the untrained eye, so what is the difference between dry needling and acupuncture? The main differences between the two procedures involve where […]

Benefits of Walking 30 Minutes a Day

Benefits of Walking 30 Minutes a Day There are literally dozens of reasons that taking regular walks makes you healthier. But although most of us vaguely know that walking is “good for you,” we’re not sure of the exact fitness advantages. Here are just five of the many benefits of walking 30 minutes a day. […]

5 Things To Think About When Looking For Pediatric Physical Therapy

Pediatric physical therapists help with many childhood motor problems your child may have. Between neuromuscular, orthopedic and developmental conditions, a child may need a lot of work. Pediatric physical therapy has come a long way, and it’s only becoming more comprehensive. If your child needs help growing up healthy and strong help is right around […]