Balance needing improvement?
Originally Published on September 2, 2016 Balance: not what it used to be? Have you noticed that your walking or balance is just a little different than it used to be? Gait is the manner in which a person walks and can tell us a lot about certain strengths, weaknesses, balance impairments, flexibility deficits or other dysfunctions…
Managing TMJD
Originally Posted on March 30, 2016 TMJD, or temporomandibular joint dysfunction, can be quite the mouthful! An estimated 10 million Americans suffer from TMJD due to hereditary and environmental contributing factors such as posture, hormones, occupation, and stress. Only 5 to 10 percent of those affected seek medical treatment, and on average wait more than…
Do Gratitude Activities Increase Mental Wellbeing in Healthy Adults?
Originally Posted on February 16, 2016 My family has a tradition that every year at Thanksgiving we go around the table and share what we are thankful for. My dad was grateful for his current passion for the guitar, my brother for the new Fallout 4 video game and my mom for her upcoming retirement.…
Get Your Year Started Right!
Originally posted February 12, 2016 Get Your Year Started Right! A lecture by Travis Moore, PT, DPT Missed our lecture? Don’t worry! Catch up with us on our “In Case You Missed It” blog! We’ve all heard “new year, new you” and watched as our local gyms crowd with a surge of resolution-makers that tapper…
Mommy Mechanics
Originally posted December 23, 2015 The Mommy Body Mommies (and caregivers) are constantly bending over to pick up baby, toys on the floor, the dog bowl, the spilled peas and the arsenal of strollers, car seats and diaper bags. The constant and repetitive bending adds up to strain and unfortunately pain in our body’s tissues. Ultimately…
Tips for TMJD (Temporal Mandibular Joint Disorder, formerly TMJ)
Originally postd on November 5, 2015 Tips for TMJD (Temporal Mandibular Joint Disorder, formerly TMJ) Temporal Mandibular Joint Disorder (TMJD or formerly TMJ) can have a variety of symptoms including jaw clicking, muscle tightness, joint stiffness, locking, pain, tingling, numbness and others that can have an impact on a person’s quality of life. The presence…
Ice vs. Heat
Originally posted on October 1, 2015 To ice or to heat, that is the question. Whether to heat or ice greatly depends on whether you are experiencing pain or stiffness and also if it is a new or chronic injury. Ice is great for new injuries, inflammation, and swelling as the tissue is usually strained and…
Vertigo and BPPV
Originally posted August 20, 2015 Vertigo and BPPV: What Physical Therapy Can Do “I feel the earth move under my feet” –“I Feel the Earth Move” (King, 1971, track 1). Carole King could be describing a myriad of states: falling in love, twisting and turning at the amusement park or simply rolling out of bed. The…
Backpack Safety
Originally published on August 20, 2015 Back to School: Backpack Safety Heading back to school doesn’t mean back to pain, strain or injury because there are easy alternatives to keep kids safe and healthy! Did you know? A backpack should weigh no more than 15%of a child’s total body weight. Meaning if a child weighs 100…
What is Physical Therapy?
Originally published July 2, 2015 What is Physical Therapy? And How It Can Benefit You! Maybe a friend of yours has completed six weeks of it after surgery, a parent has received it after a fall, or your doctor has written you a prescription for it but you’re still left wondering, “What is physical therapy?” In essence, physical therapy is treatment…
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