Archive for March 2018
Safely Skiing the Slopes
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…
Read MoreMindfulness as a Method of Increasing Well-being
Originally Posted on March 16, 2018 In this demanding world of ours, the mind is constantly pulled from past to future, scattering our thoughts and emotions and leaving us feeling stressed. If you are a busy bee like me, it is probably hard to find time to meditate. However, it is absolutely essential to both…
Read MoreText Neck – 21st Century Syndrome
Originally Posted on March 2, 2018 Look around. It’s likely you will see at least one individual staring down at their phone. You know the position: slumped shoulder, head flexed, phone low in hands. In fact, it may even be you! Chances are you are reading this from some type of mobile device. According to…
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