Health and Wellness

As leaves start dropping, so do temperatures—and traction. Cooler weather brings slick sidewalks, wet leaves, bulky clothing, and less daylight, which all make balance a little trickier.  For older adults, people recovering from injury, or anyone who’s been sitting more than standing, even a minor slip can lead to sprains, fractures, or lingering pain. The…

Pilates has been around for nearly a century, but it’s having a serious moment right now, in 2025.  From boutique studios to TikTok workouts, everyone seems to be rolling out a mat or hopping onto a reformer. While most people associate Pilates with core strength, flexibility, and lean muscles, there’s another side to it that…

The new school year means fresh supplies, packed schedules, and—for many—unexpected back and neck pain. Whether you’re a student carrying a heavy backpack, a teacher standing all day, or a parent managing it all from the driver’s seat to the dinner table, physical discomfort can sneak in fast.  At Lafayette Physical Therapy, we believe in…

Summer’s here—and with it, a shift in routines, activity levels, and physical demands. Whether you’re hitting the trails, chasing after kids, or just enjoying more time outside, now’s the perfect moment to pause and assess how your body is holding up.  Mid-year check-ins aren’t just for calendars or business goals—they’re also essential for your physical…

Running a 5K is an exciting challenge, whether you’re aiming for a personal goal or just looking to get more active. But if you’re new to running, jumping in too fast can lead to pain, soreness, and even serious injuries.  Proper preparation is essential, not only to reach the finish line but to ensure you…

What is Pilates? Pilates is an exercise system developed by Joseph Pilates to strengthen muscles, increase flexibility and improve overall health. Exercises are performed on a mat and on specially designed equipment. The Pilates system includes exercises for every part of the body and applications for every kind of activity. Created in the early part…

Originally Posted on June 15, 2018 The earliest Yogic texts and mantras are thought to date back anywhere from 2,500-5,000 years ago. With the translation of “to yolk,” meaning “to link” or “to connect.” Yoga offers guidance for how individuals can interact with themselves, others, and their environment. It wasn’t until around the 14th century…

Originally Posted on May 4, 2018 “About 7 years ago I started experiencing knee pain, but instead of treating it, I changed my workouts. Throughout the years my knees would get irritated on and off. Finally, I irritated my knee so much that I could not get rid of the pain on my own. I…

Originally Posted on March 29, 2018 Now that California ski season is finally making an appearance, physical therapists are anticipating the usual increase in orthopedic injuries that come along with it. Patients come in with knee injuries, ankle pain, and sometimes even head and neck problems after a long weekend on the mountain. So, how…

Originally Posted on July 5, 2017 If you are a runner you have heard many popular terms over the years on how to help your form. Some of these could be heel striker, minimalist shoes or maybe barefoot running. It is hard to distinguish what we should be paying attention to and what is important.…