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It is safe to say we all know that exercise is a vital component of living a long, healthy life. Keeping our body moving is the best thing that we can do for ourselves today and for the years to come. We know that we SHOULD exercise, but do we really understand just how powerful…
Did you know that physical therapy can help to improve the way you breathe? As experts of the movement system, physical therapists help to improve and optimize the mobility of the ribcage, spine, abdomen, and the diaphragm- the primary muscle responsible for breathing- so that you can take deeper more efficient breaths. But why do…
Whether you enjoy the classic Jump Around by House of Pain or a more modern Let’s Go by Calvin Harris & Ne-Yo, one thing is certain: Moving is Medicine. Exercise and moving around in general can be very beneficial for your body. The average human body has over 350 joints. Joints become stiff they’ve been…
According to the National Institute of Health, roughly 60 to 70 million Americans are affected by digestive diseases. Most people experience the discomfort of constipation at some point in their lives. Roughly four million Americans have frequent constipation, the most common GI complaint. Bowel health is often a good indicator of your overall health. Bowel…
Most people don’t think of imaging when they think of their physical therapist, and for good reason. In most cases, PTs can’t order X-rays, CT, or MRI scans. Because most states now have direct access laws, physical therapists are becoming primary care providers for musculoskeletal injuries. This is making a type of imaging that PTs…