As a physical therapist helping middle age and older adults deal with their acute to chronic musculoskeletal issues, I have seen first-hand the
Resistance Training for the Baby Boomers
Baby boomers make up about 25% of the U.S. population, the largest generation of Americans! This post-WWII age cohort is known for
Why You Need to be Drinking Water Every Day
We're often told we need to be drinking water every day, but we aren't really told why. I have found this infographic (originally found
Physical Therapy Can Benefit Women Who Undergo Breast Cancer Treatment
An era of improved physical care for women with breast cancer is finally at our doorstep. An international study by Hayes et al in 2012 showed that
Injury Prevention and Performance Physical Therapy
Dynamic balance and coordination, multi joint integration, and proper sequencing of muscle firing patterns are the cornerstone of athletic movement
Dynamic Balance in Athletics
Balance has always been considered an important component of post injury or surgical recovery, and it is frequently used as one of the criteria for
Improving Your “Core” and Preventing the Dreaded Plantar Fasciitis Requires Training Your Feet
The title statement may seem like a strange concept, but as a Performance Physical Therapist, I can assure you that this is central to my practice.
Recharge After a Tough Workout!
So, you just braved the Minnesota winter and got your run, walk or bike in? Here are some simple recovery tricks: 1) Get hydrated! Even though it
Just Rock your Long Run?
Start your recovery within 30 minutes of finishing! Most athletes know of the importance of eating before exercise, however, what and when you eat