The food label was introduced with the goal of helping consumers make healthier food choices. However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has finalized a new food label for packaged foods that will make it even easier for you to make informed choices that support a healthy diet. Some of the changes that have been
Many people demonstrate hip weakness or under utilize their hip muscles during functional activities. In many cases, such weakness or under utilization of the hips can lead to lower back pain, knee pain, hip pain, or poor balance. There are a few ways that we can determine whether or not the hip muscles are doing
No time for breakfast in the morning? Overnight oats make the perfect on the go breakfast. All you need is a few ingredients, a glass jar and a spoon! Overnight oats are loaded with several nutrients including fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They are raw oats that have been soaked overnight in liquid such
One-on-one personal training sessions are available with Ed Farrell at our Physical Solutions office locations. In addition to his practice in physical therapy, Ed has certifications in strength and conditioning with extensive experience in sports performance training, endurance sports, golf, strength and conditioning and bodybuilding. Tapping into these unique qualifications and experiences will allow each
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and effects over 30 million people in the US alone. Worldwide, 9.6% of men and 18% of women over the age of 60 have osteoarthritis. 80% of those people have limited movement and 25% are unable to perform daily activities. Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage in
Breakfast is often described as the most important meal of the day. However, many people often skip breakfast because they were not hungry, did not feel like eating or they were too busy. When you go without breakfast, you are depriving your body of calories, which it has not had since the last time you
For the general population, there are several common joints that often seem to be lacking adequate mobility. These joints include the thoracic spine, hips, ankles, and lastly, shoulders. You may find that it is difficult to fully reach overhead to place an item on a high shelf, scratch that one itchy spot in the middle
The Fitness Challenge Costs $100 to participate and includes the following: 6 weeks of twice weekly circuit training workouts designed and supervised by one of our Physical Solutions fitness staff members Free Injury Screening on the first day of the program Free pre and post-program body composition assessment to measure your improvement Free Physical Solutions
Grilled Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Vegetable Kabobs are a simple and tasty recipe perfect for summer grilling. This is a quick and easy way to grill your protein and veggies at once. Plus, they’re also low-carb, paleo and ketogenic friendly. These fun and colorful kabobs are perfect to get your kids to eat more veggies!
Have an injury or nagging pain that just won’t go away? Unsure of where to go? Come to Physical Solutions and let one of our physical therapists evaluate you and help you determine the best approach to treatment. We can give you pointers about what to do to take care of yourself at home, help