During this time of year it is easy for your normal diet and exercise routine to get off track. Cold, wintry days can prevent you from getting to the gym or outside for a walk. Shopping and preparing for the holidays cut into exercise time, not to mention the effects of overindulgence at holiday parties.
It has been reported that individuals with osteoarthritis (OA) experience 30% more falls and have a 20% greater risk of fractures as those without OA.1 Older adults with arthritis are more than twice as likely to have two or more falls as those without arthritis and up to 50% of people with OA experience a
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
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
As the temperature continues to rise and the weather continues to get warmer, many of us begin to consider ways in which we can improve our appearance or our overall health. Physical Solutions has decided to take this opportunity to offer our “Get in Shape for Summer Challenge” beginning this upcoming Memorial Day and extending
In light of our upcoming seminar regarding strengthening for runners, I wanted to discuss one aspect of running mechanics that can aide in the efficiency and effectiveness of our motion: trunk dissociation. In order to dissociate, or separate, our thoracic spine (upper back) motion from our lumbar spine (lower back) motion we must have both
Over the past decade, an increased importance has been placed upon athletes, recreational exercisers, weekend warriors, and even sedentary individuals suffering from lower back pain to develop strength and stability of their “core.” When mentioning the “core,” we are referring to the musculature of the trunk or midsection that is responsible for flexing, extending, rotating,
The warm weather, water, and beautiful skies make it inviting time of year for an outdoor workout. Individuals that are not previously acclimatized to exercising in the heat should use caution, however, because while the elevated body temperature associated with summer exercise may provide a fitness boost, it also increases the risk for heat cramps,
Considering using a fitness tracker to help you start a new workout program or just live a healthier life? Below we explore the benefits of wearable technology and how to go about choosing the right device for you. Some of the benefits of using a fitness trackers include: Accountability: Being able to view stats of
Wearing the appropriate athletic shoe for specific sports activities can improve comfort and performance, and most importantly, prevent injuries. Today’s athletic shoes are designed with specific activities in mind. If you participate in a single sport more than two times a week, you should purchase a shoe specifically designed for that sport