Sweat: 5 Hidden Benefits Breaking a sweat isn’t only good for shedding those extra pounds. Sweating provides many different mental and physical benefits, whether it’s in the gym, walking up the stairs or just at the office. Here’s how perspiration can give your health a boost: Body Temperature Regulation One of the most critical functions […]
How to Avoid Common Summer Injuries
How to Avoid Common Summer Injuries Summer time is the time to relax and embrace the wonderful outdoors. Summer is the time when you can spread your hands open to feel the sunny sky, and take a walk around to embrace all that nature has in store for you. The only downside to getting involved […]
Everybody Can Benefit From Personal Training
Everybody Can Benefit From Personal Training By: David Bidner, NCSF, PT Aide From a novice to someone who has been working out for years. The importance and use for a personal trainer will vary from person to person. From my combined experience of being a personal trainer and a physical therapist aide for 3 years, I’d like to make […]
The 3 Best Warm Up Exercises For Hitting the Slopes!
The 3 Best Warm Up Exercises For Hitting the Slopes! By: Dr. Sabrina Wayt, DPT Winter sports such as skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing are no exception to the rule of warming up before a sport to prevent injury. It is even more important to warm up your body with active movement beforehand due to the […]
Why is Massage Beneficial? Better Yet, How is it Not??
Why is Massage Beneficial? Better yet, How is it Not?? By: Lilly Bojic, DPT Massage affects multiple systems in your body, not just your muscles, and it starts working instantly! Massage and other soft tissue work encourages blood and lymph flow throughout the body, while mobilization and stretching helps release areas of stuck fascia and […]
