Exercise and Parkinson’s Disease
Jedidiah Weires, SPT The Mayo clinic describes Parkinson’s disease as a progressive disorder of the nervous system, with the nervous system playing many roles in the body including controlling [...]
Mental Health Benefits of Exercise
We already know that regular exercise is good for our physical well-being, but the benefits don’t stop there. Even just 15 to 20 minutes of physical activity can be [...]
How to Choose the Right Shoe for Your Feet and Lifestyle
by Dylan Hansen Unlike a pair of socks or a baseball cap, our shoes are not one-size-fits-all. Modern trends or marketing claims lead one to believe that there is [...]
Parkinson’s Disease and External Movement Cues
Parkinson’s disease (PD) often leads to changes in movement, such as slowed motion, stiffness, tremors, and “freezing” episodes. These challenges can make everyday tasks, like walking or standing up, [...]
Gait Training with a Physical Therapist
We often take walking for granted, but injuries, surgeries, neurological conditions, even age, can affect our balance and coordination, and impair our ability to walk independently. Fortunately, specialized gait [...]
What is Anterior Ankle Impingement “Footballer’s Ankle”?
Anterior Ankle Impingement, also known as “Footballer’s Ankle,” is a condition where a bony or soft tissue growth occurs at the front of the ankle joint. This typically occurs [...]
The Importance of Terminal Knee Extension
by Kevin Harnett Terminal knee extension is the final phase of straightening that brings the knee from almost straight to fully locked out. This small range of motion plays [...]
Muscle Guarding & Physical Therapy
After surgery or an injury, our bodies will often try to protect the painful area by tightening the muscles around it. This natural response is known as muscle guarding, [...]
Healthy Aging with Physical Therapy
Aging is a natural process, but how we age can greatly impact our overall quality of life. Healthy aging is about thriving, not just surviving, and physical therapy can [...]
The Impact of Exercise on Epigenetics and Healthy Aging
Deoxyribonucleic acid, more commonly referred to as DNA, is the molecule responsible for dictating the unique characteristics that make each individual who they are. Analyzing specific characteristics of DNA [...]