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Tips for Your Favorite Activities Summer is a great time to get outside and enjoy activities like running, hiking, and swimming. Moving your body is great for your health! But sometimes, fun activities can lead to aches and pains. The good news is that many common...

As flowers bloom and the days get longer, it’s natural to want to get outside. Whether you’re digging in your garden, hitting the trails, or playing sports, spring brings new energy. But if you were inactive this winter, your body might not be ready for a sudden...

Your heart is your body’s most important muscle. Like any muscle, it needs regular exercise to stay strong and healthy. This February, as we observe Heart Health Month, let’s explore how physical activity can boost your heart health and how physical therapists can...

The holiday season is a time for celebration but can also be incredibly stressful. Between shopping, parties, travel, and visiting family, it’s easy for regular exercise routines to fall by the wayside. However, new research shows that physical activity levels tend...

Falls are a big deal.They can cause injuries and make it hard to live on your own. They can also make you afraid of falling again. This fear might make you less active, making you weaker and more likely to fall. It’s a tough cycle to break.Falls aren’t a normal...

Exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health. It can reduce your risk of chronic diseases like diabetes or cancer. It reduces your risk of stroke, dementia, osteoporosis, and obesity. Exercise also helps with your mood, sleep, and overall quality...

Dizziness is a common problem affecting between 15% and 20% of people each year. It significantly impacts daily life, causing feelings of unsteadiness, lightheadedness, or sensations of the room spinning. These symptoms can be alarming and significantly hinder the...

Chronic pain can be a debilitating condition, limiting your mobility and impacting your daily life. The CDC estimates that around 50 million Americans experience chronic pain, and 17 million have substantial reductions in activity because of pain. Beyond limiting...

Spring is in the air, meaning more than just blooming flowers and chirping birds. It’s a natural nudge to shake off the winter blues and be more active. Research that looked at the seasonality of physical activity proves this is true. Across various countries and...

Sticking To Your Exercise Program: Don’t Fall off the treadmill or bike, or rower, or… New year’s resolutions around fitness and exercise are incredibly popular. The excitement and hope generated by the start of the year makes starting an exercise program easy. Now...