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More and more people are incorporating strength training into their exercise routines. Some of the benefits include increasing bone density (thereby reducing the risk of osteoporosis), helping manage or lose weight by increasing metabolism, contributing to better balance and body mechanics, reducing the signs and symptoms of chronic conditions and even sharpening your mental acuity. If you have been meaning …
“You’re fine”. “Pain is your friend”. “Take two aspirin and call me in the morning”. We’ve been hearing it all our lives, in different ways: push through the pain. But is that a good idea? Pain is an indicator that something is amiss. It may indicate overuse, a substitution pattern of muscle activity or poor joint mechanics. Pain can be …
Believe it or not, it’s time to think about fall sports. Are you ready? We tend to see patients in the fall who fit into two categories: those who over-trained during the summer and those who did not train at all. If you are worried that you may have over-trained during the summer, watch for mild nagging pain that becomes …
Concussions are getting much more media attention. What do you need to know about these types of head injuries? 1) A concussion does not necessarily always involve a loss of consciousness or a direct blow to the head. Concussions are the result of “impulsive” forces to the brain. Essentially, they are “whiplash” injuries, where the brain bounces around inside …
It can be challenging to exercise in Central Texas during the summer months. Here are five tips to stay safe while exercising this summer: Be aware of the sun. Use sunscreen and shade your eyes when possible – particularly when participating in water sports. Keep surgical scars safe by applying sunscreen to prevent discoloration of new, fragile skin. Any new …
It’s easy to stop exercising while you are vacationing. Here are some simple ways to keep moving during your next trip: Wear athletic shoes while traveling and sneak in a walk whenever possible. Walk to and from restaurants, around the airport on layover and in quick intervals on breaks when you are waiting on something, such as when you fill …
Folks, let me open this piece up by stating plainly that strength matters! Strength is so important that it may be the difference between an independent, active later-adulthood and hiring a home care professional to assist you in bathing and using the toilet. Strength can heavily influence your financial life, your love life, and the legacy you leave for future …
“Probably, if ever I get out of prison!” “True,” replied Faria, “we are prisoners; but I forget this sometimes, and there are even moments when my mental vision transports me beyond these walls, and I fancy myself at liberty.” -Count of Monte Cristo, Alexandre Dumas Recently I dug back to a book I should have read in high …
Symmetry often gets asked how a patient can go about initiating Physical Therapy. Here is a brief rundown of the way things currently work in Texas… In Texas as of this writing, seeing a Physical Therapist for an Evaluation or Initial Consultation can be done WITHOUT a prescription. All that needs to be done is to call to schedule an …
