Many people assume that all fats are harmful to our health and should be eliminated completely from the diet. Believe it or not, fat is an essential nutrient needed by our bodies to perform many important functions. Fats are required to store energy, absorb fat-soluble vitamins, protect our organs, and insulate our bodies. Low-fat diets
New Year’s Eve is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate than by enjoying our favorite appetizers and finger foods with the people we love. There are a variety of dips, skewers, bites and spreads available at parties; however, there are many healthy appetizers that are just as enjoyable without all the
Many people worry about ruining their healthy routines during the holidays and sabotaging the progress they have made all year. With the many temptations around and the comfort found in enjoying our favorite foods, it can be hard to not overindulge. Instead of throwing away our healthy habits completely, here are several ways to stay
Anterior hip tightness is a common issue that has significantly increased in occurrence and severity over the past decade due to people spending more time sitting; whether it be on the couch or at a desk. When we sit, our hips are in relative “flexion,” meaning that the musculature of the front, or anterior, hip
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,
This October, the American Physical Therapy Association will carry on raising awareness of physical therapy as a safe and effective alternative to opioids for treatment of chronic pain conditions through their #ChoosePT campaign. Why Physical Therapy for Pain Management? Americans continue to be prescribed and to misuse opioids at alarming rates. Doctor-prescribed opioids are appropriate
Patellar tendinitis is an injury to the tendon connecting your kneecap (patella) to your shinbone. The patellar tendon works with the muscles at the front of your thigh to extend your knee so that you can kick, run and jump. Patellar tendinitis, also known as jumper’s knee or runner’s knee, is most common in athletes
Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) is exercise-related muscle pain. It develops after excessive and unaccustomed exercise. It is particularly prevalent if that exercise has an eccentric component. Eccentric exercise is an exercise where the muscles are contracting while lengthening. Example: downhill running, plyometric exercises, slowly lowering weights during a bicep curl, and landing drills. What Causes DOMS?
Fall prevention is a very important topic, especially for older adults. As you get older, physical changes and health conditions can make falls more likely. Falls are one of the leading causes of injury among older adults. Still, you don’t need to live in fear that you are going to fall! Instead, consider getting ahead
It is now officially baseball season! Today we will review ways to minimize the risk of overuse injuries that can come with a long baseball season. Overuse injuries — especially those related to the UCL and shoulder—are preventable. Some tips to keep you in the game throughout your life include: Warm up properly by stretching, running,