Tag Archives: Strength

Thanksgiving Exercises

Have you ever wondered how to make Thanksgiving enjoyable without gaining extra pounds? Although this holiday is all about enjoying delicious food, with some creativity and discipline you can have your cake (or pie) and eat it too. With a … Continue reading →

Items That Can Help with Diabetic Care

Are you interested in ways to better manage your diabetes? Managing diabetes can be challenging, but there are tools available that can make the process easier. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing diabetes for many years, there is … Continue reading →

Best Tools to Use for Hydrotherapy

Are you looking to better utilize hydrotherapy in your physical therapy practice? Hydrotherapy is a great tool for helping patients manage pain, muscle soreness, and other muscular ailments. And when armed with the right equipment and resources, you can make … Continue reading →

Why Swimming is Beneficial

It may be the beginning of September, but it is still warm enough to go swimming. Swimming is the perfect way to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. Whether you’re an adult, senior, or someone who needs physical therapy, the … Continue reading →

What is Active Sitting?

It can be hard sometimes to stay productive and focused on work while having to sit in a chair all day. If you have ever noticed your coworkers shifting more often in their chairs or slowly rising from one position … Continue reading →

Training for a Stronger Back

Are you dealing with back pain on a regular basis? We’ve all been there, struggling with the discomfort and frustration of recurring aches and pains. If so, you may have considered how training for a stronger back could be beneficial … Continue reading →

What to do if you have Back Pain

If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from back pain, you’re not alone! Back pain is one of the most common complaints amongst adults. The good news is there are several things you can do to help … Continue reading →

Grip Strength Can Be a Prognostic Factor for Dexterity.

Did you know that grip strength can tell you a whole lot about an individual’s dexterity. Dexterity is extremely important to allow us to perform various tasks and activities of daily living. Understanding the relationship of grip strength and dexterity … Continue reading →

Exercises are Strategies. Strategies are Exercises.

Clinicians will often prescribe therapeutic exercises to address various impairments and functional limitations. These exercises are specific in nature to help patients improve strength, range of motion, decrease pain, decrease disability, and improve overall general functional mobility.  Exercises can have … Continue reading →

4 New Exercises for the New Year

Happy New Year! It is a new year and possibly new you. If you are one of the many people who made their new year’s goal to start exercising again, it is time to get motivated! Sometimes it can be … Continue reading →