Tag Archives: wellness
Diabetes and Exercising
Fighting diabetes? Now is a good time to start exercising. Whether you’re just getting started or are a professional athlete, exercise is great for just about everyone. It is especially important for those who want to manage their diabetes. Regular … Continue reading
Benefits of Swimming
Whether you are indoors or outdoors, swimming is a great way to exercise your entire body. It is the fourth most popular activity in the U.S and for good reason. Swimming can be enjoyable, but it can also provide the … Continue reading
What is Fascia Training
As you continue to age, your body doesn’t always work as it used to. One part of your body that becomes a little less resilient is your fascia. Also known as your connective tissue, your fascia encases your entire body … Continue reading
How Aging Impacts Our Bodies
Getting older is a natural part of life. Unless you are Benjamin Button, we all start out young and eventually get older. At a certain point in life, aging and health concerns will start to grow. A decline in strength, … Continue reading
Should We Follow the ‘Rules’?
Clinical prediction rules are a helpful tool to help guide clinicians when managing the care of patients. The key word is ‘guide’. I find it difficult to place a specific patient into a clinical prediction tool that completely matches the … Continue reading
3 Common Resistance Band Problems
2. Set Up Traditionally, placing the resistance band in the door or on the door knob is a recommended method to anchor the band. Sometimes individuals may have a challenge of setting up their exercise equipment in their home or … Continue reading
5 Must Haves for Your Telehealth Visit
With the ongoing events of COVID-19, many people are unable to visit their respective health care provider in person. However, telehealth has been an available platform for individuals to receive high quality care. Perhaps, telehealth will be incorporated for the … Continue reading
Why Pilates is Good for Runners
Running is one of the healthiest and most natural exercises you can do as a human being. Unfortunately, not everyone can continue to run without complaining about having aches and pains. This is where doing Pilates comes in. By doing … Continue reading
3 Important Questions to Consider for Lumbar Stabilization Training
Who needs stabilization retraining for low back pain? Stabilization exercises are typically prescribed to those who present with dysfunction with active movement screens as well as when they perform functional tasks. Stabilization doesn’t have to solely relate to those who … Continue reading
Helpful Posture Aids
Having good posture is essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It helps keep your body flexible and avoids neck and back pain. Sometimes people don’t even know they have bad posture until it is too late. Thankfully, bad posture is … Continue reading