The Benefits of Improving your Balance
Balance can be defined as maintaining weight equally to obtain a position of control while standing or in motion. Balance is composed of multiple body systems, such as vestibular, [...]
Foam Rolling
By: Bailey Pepper, SPT Effects of Foam Rolling Many people have started to invest more in themselves and in their rehabilitation or performance/recovery journey. One of the tools that [...]
Shin Splint Facts: Causes, Symptoms & Support
by Robert Springer, SPT Get The Facts About Shin Splints! Shin splints is a common term for a diagnosis of Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS). This condition often affects [...]
Walking On Sand: Effects, Benefits & Pain Management
by Elizabeth Hogan, SPT Have you ever spent a summer day at the beach, walking, relaxing and building sandcastles only to be left frustrated due to foot or ankle [...]
Workplace Ergonomics: Good Posture is Good Prevention
By: Caroline Cuda, SPT What is “Good Posture” and Why is it Important? Posture involves the position and alignment of all parts of the body when sitting or standing. [...]
Using A TheraBand At Home (10 Exercises With Photos!)
by Christine DiVirgilio, SPT Using A TheraBand At Home A TheraBand is a large elastic band that is used for exercising all areas of the body to increase resistance. [...]
The Single Leg Balance Test
by Brandon J. Micale SPT Going up and down stairs, bending over to pick something up, and stepping over small obstacles. All of these 3 tasks require balance to [...]
Sleep Health
by Brandon Micale, SPT How Does Sleep Affect Your Health? If you didn't set an alarm would you be able to get up in time? Humans and other mammals [...]
Physical Therapy During Pregnancy
by Gabe Battaglia, SPT Physical Therapy For Pregnancy Related Conditions Numerous physiological changes occur during pregnancy to allow for development of the fetus. Endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, and musculoskeletal changes increase [...]
11 Helpful Ergonomics Tips For Working From Home
by Gabe Battaglia, SPT Tips and Tricks for Working from Home The COVID-19 pandemic forced many people to work from home in environments with poor ergonomic setups. (The first [...]