MCKINNEY, TX – Digging out boxes of holiday decorations, hauling packages to and from the car, hiding gifts away on the higher shelves at the back of your closet … the Holiday Season certainly requires its fair share of bending, lifting and reaching. This, coupled with the cooler weather, makes December the ideal time for…
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Holidays an Ideal Time for Lifting Techniques Refresher, says McKinney PT
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Strength Training Critical for Active, Independent Aging, says Irving PT
IRVING, TX – To the 43 million Americans who have low bone density, putting them at high risk of osteoporosis, Irving physical therapist Ted Kern has an important message: exercise is good medicine. But not just any exercise – weight-bearing, muscle-strengthening exercise. “As people get older, bone density certainly becomes an issue for many people,…
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Why Movement Matters & National Physical Therapy Month
While the profession of physical therapy is often characterized under the generalized label “rehabilitation,” Dallas physical therapist Dr. Nisha Mathews is eager to create a wider narrative – one that focuses on physical therapy’s overall ability to change lives by helping people move better. “When it comes down to it, physical therapy is all about…
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Pools offer both fitness, relief for older adults, says Dallas physical therapist
DALLAS, TX – While drinking plenty of water is critical to life, health and healing, simply submerging your body in water (i.e., a pool) opens up opportunities for relief and fitness for those who otherwise may have difficulty exercising. This is especially important for aging adults and those with chronic conditions, said Dallas physical therapist…
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What You Need to Know about Backpack Safety
Does your child’s backpack pass the test? Backpacks are one of the best ways to tote homework and books, but overloaded backpacks can cause injury to your child’s developing musculoskeletal system. The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and American Academy of Pediatrics recommend the maximum safe weight for a child’s backpack should be no more…
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Take Steps to Lower Injury Risk this Sports Season, says Dallas-Fort Worth Physical Therapist
ANNA, TX – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), high school athletes account for about 2 million injuries and around a half-million doctor visits each year. But few of these injuries, says Anna physical therapist Michael Middlebrooks, are as costly to a student-athlete and his or her family that a torn ACL. “An ACL…
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Physical Therapists use Pilates for Injury Prevention, Rehab and Sports Performance
PLANO, Texas — Pilates is increasingly being used in physical therapy clinics as a complementary form of treatment, said Jake Spivey, a physical therapist with SportCare & Rehabilitation — a Vista Rehab partner. As such, Spivey’s clinic in Plano, Texas has one certified Pilates instructor and three more physical therapists trained in Pilates positions and equipment. “Most…
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Dog Owners More Likely to Meet Fitness Benchmarks, says Prosper PT
It turns out our furry friends have more to offer us than companionship and unconditional love. According to Prosper Physical Therapist, Kristin Duckworth, multiple studies show that dog owners are generally healthier and more likely to meet national fitness benchmarks than non-owners. How likely? According to the American Heart Association, dog owners are 54 percent…
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Shoulder pain doesn’t have to sneak up on you as you age, says Richardson PT
RICHARDSON, TX – Shoulder pain in older adults often appears suddenly, as if caused by a sudden trauma or injury. But for many, says Richardson physical therapist Michael Massenburg, shoulder injuries are often the result of musculoskeletal conditions directly associated with aging and, more specifically, weakening and /or tightness in the muscles around the shoulder….
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Gravity altering rehab promotes healing, performance in Plano clinic
PLANO, TX – Imagine a treadmill encased in a high-tech balloon that creates an antigravity environment from the hips down. For a health professional like Plano physical therapist Jake Spivey, such a tool would offer enormous advantages for those recovering from surgery or injury – or even for athletes looking to build strength and stamina….
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