What is meant by good or bad posture? It is very common for Physical Therapists to get a lot of questions about posture. When most people think of posture, they think it means to sit up straight or not to slouch. But what is posture really? Posture simply refers to the position of your body … Read more
I have never been a runner, especially a distance runner. Before training for a half marathon the furthest I have ever ran was around 4 miles. Training for the American fork half seemed very daunting and definitely out of my comfort zone, but it has always been a goal of mine. I am … Read more
Very frequently, whenever the stars and planets align, I will do a quick introduction about myself to be published on the World Wide Web. But really, I am very excited to be a part of such a dedicated and impassioned team of health professionals who share in my commitment to provide the best experience for … Read more
Many people suffer from low back pain whether it was a short period of time, long term, or later in life. Worldwide, back pain is the single leading cause of disability, preventing many people from engaging in work as well as other everyday activities. Low back pain can be a result of many different things … Read more
I am really excited to write about aquatic therapy. Aquatic therapy is a type of therapy most people don’t know about and is not used or offered enough. From my experience with therapy there are so many people have a hard time performing exercises on land due to weakness, significant pain, or on weight bearing … Read more
Exercises is one of the most underutilized medicine to prevent and eliminate diseases, injuries, or chronic pain. Exercise can improve your health by strengthening the muscles around your joints, maintain bone strength, increase your energy levels, help control your weight, decrease blood cholesterol levels, lower your risk of falls, and the list goes on and … Read more
When training for a race whether it is a 5K or a marathon everyone has an opinion on what makes a good diet. With so many fad diets and different sales pitches on vitamins or diet plans- choosing the right foods can seem very daunting. So where on earth do you start? I think when … Read more
