Heart Month: Taking Control
Physical therapists can help improve cardiovascular health by understanding how the
cardiovascular system affects movement and function. They can provide appropriate
exercise education for maintaining or improving cardiovascular health, especially
for patients with conditions managed with medication. Physical therapists can also
address injuries and degenerative changes that make aerobic conditioning difficult,
and provide education on manageable aerobic training methods. Additionally, new
diagnoses or illnesses can lower cardiovascular health due to inactivity or reduced
daily movement. Physical therapy can address movement restrictions and provide
education to get patients back on track, improving their health and quality of life.
A Healthy Balance
A Healthy Balance STEPHANIE JOHNSON, Maximum Performance Physical Therapist There’s a lot of talk about maintaining a healthy balance in our lives – from diets to the time we spend at work and home – [...]
Dry Needling: Stick it to Pain
Dry Needling: Stick it to Pain Travis Nichols, PT, DPT, Maximum Performance Physical Therapist Over the past few years, I have had more and more people ask about dry needling once they find out I’m [...]
Dormant Butt Syndrome
Dormant Butt Syndrome! STEPHANIE JOHNSON, Maximum Performance Physical Therapist I recently attended a hip and back (side!) conference and need to give credit to the course coordinator for coining this phrase! It’s pretty spot on [...]
What is a Concussion?
What is a Concussion? STEPHANIE JOHNSON, Maximum Performance Physical Therapist With fall sports upon us, it’s time to talk about one of the most common – and frustrating – injuries kids experience: concussions. We’ll review [...]
Setting Goals and Reaching the Finish Line. How’d I Do?
Setting Goals and Reaching the Finish Line. How'd I Do?The final part of Aaron's half-marathon adventure.AARON AKIN, Maximum Performance Fitness DirectorThe moment of truth arrived. Race week was upon me, and it [...]
The Truth: Women and Exercise (Part 2)
The Truth: Women and Exercise: Part 2 STEPHANIE JOHNSON, Maximum Performance Physical Therapist In my last blog, we defined body mass, lean muscle and bone density. Now, let’s talk about why they are key indicators [...]