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
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
The benefits of post-operative physical therapy are generally well known, but many may not realize how important it is to prepare both mentally and physically for an upcoming surgery with pre-operative rehabilitation. Participating in a structured physical therapy program prior to surgery has been shown to improve your overall recovery, reduce the risk of complications,
MyPlate depicts the key elements of a healthy diet. It emphasizes fruit, vegetable, grain, protein and dairy food groups. The goal of MyPlate is for people to think about building a healthy plate at mealtimes. This is a visual reminder to help consumers find a healthy eating style that fits their lifestyle. MyPlate recommendations allow you to still
Every day there seems to be a new recommendation out there about supplements. Take this vitamin, or that herb. But how can we know for sure what we need? And are any of these really necessary? Oftentimes supplements can be very helpful and beneficial to our health. After all, herbs were the first medicines and
As we discussed in our last nutrition blog, high fiber diets help lower cholesterol, maintain bowel health, control blood sugar and aid in achieving a healthy weight. Did you know that avocado, banana, pineapple and chia seeds are all great sources of fiber? An avocado has 6.7 grams per half, a pineapple has 2.3 grams
Dietary fiber is a type of carbohydrate that the body does not digest. Mostly found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes, dietary fiber has many health benefits. Dietary fiber is important for our digestive health and regular bowel movements. Fiber helps you feel fuller for longer, can improve cholesterol and blood sugar levels and
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
The best part about going to birthday parties is the cake! Isn’t it? These no-bake birthday cake protein bites are moist, fluffy and delicious. They are simple enough to make in a matter of minutes and are packed with protein, which helps keep you full longer. Adding sprinkles gives these protein bites their final dose of sweetness,