Casting for Health: How Physical Therapy Can Enhance Fly Fishing
Fly fishing is a sport that demands precision, finesse, and endurance. Physical therapy offers a wealth of benefits to fly fishermen and women seeking to improve their performance on the water.
How Pushup Form Impacts Shoulder Pain
Like with any exercise, pushup form plays a factor in achieving the desired outcomes – both for targeting the proper muscle groups, and for injury prevention.
Spring Into Running: Strategies for an Injury-Free Season
If you have had a break from running due to the cold winter or injury there are essential steps to prepare your body to minimize injury risk and enjoy a pain-free running season.
Hip Pain Demystified: The Key to Relief Lies in Physical Therapy
Whether it’s preventing surgery or optimizing post-surgery outcomes, physical therapy offers hope for those grappling with hip pain, offering a path toward a more active, pain-free life.
Understanding Muscle Imbalance: A Key to Preventing Pain and Injury
Dive into what muscle imbalances are, how they happen, and most importantly, how you can keep them in check.
5 Warm-Up Exercises to Perform at the Start of Your Next Ski Day
It’s that time of year again where snowboard/ski season is upon us. Whether it’s early season conditions, mid-winter storm-cycle, deep powder or spring corn, it is important to make sure you are as prepared as possible before hitting the slopes.
Hip-Hinging Issues in Youth Athletes
The hip hinge is an important movement in everyday life for all of us. But it is a crucial pattern athletes need to perfect in order to optimize performance, reduce injury risk and support long-term health.
Overcoming Achilles Tendinitis
In this comprehensive blog, we will explore causes, symptoms, and treatment options for Achilles tendinitis, emphasizing the pivotal role of physical therapy in restoring your strength and allowing you to resume your beloved activities pain-free.
CrossFit and Physical Therapy
As a varied and high-intensity sport, CrossFit can lead to injuries even for the most seasoned athlete. Working with a physical therapist can be the key to unlocking your highest level of injury-free performance yet!
The Digital Dilemma: Let’s Talk About “Tech Neck”
Tech neck, often called text neck, is a modern woe we’ve all encountered but perhaps not fully grasped. In this blog, we’ll delve into the world of tech neck, exploring its impact, unraveling its mysteries, and discovering how you can shield yourself from its subtle yet significant effects.
5 Things You Didn’t Know Physical Therapists Treat
With the new year comes new goals and resolutions. As you work toward the things you want to achieve, consider the many ways physical therapy can help. Physical therapists can do a lot more than many people realize.
5 Functional Fitness Moves for Aging Adults
Strength loss is a natural part of the aging process, but that does not mean we can’t work on getting stronger. In fact, it means strength training is even more important for older adults.
Achieving Optimal Office Ergonomics for a Pain-Free Work Environment
By implementing a few ergonomic adjustments in your workspace, you can reduce the risk of office-related discomfort and injuries, promoting a productive and pain-free work environment.
Can PT help with rib cartilage injuries?
A physical therapist can provide an in-depth analysis of your breathing and upper body mobility, utilizing findings to create a custom treatment plan.
Getting Ready for Ski Season – Tips from a Physical Therapist
Before sliding down the groomers or making perfect off-piste turns, it’s essential to prepare your body for the demands of skiing. Preparing for ski season should start well before the first flakes start flying.
Preventing Bicycling Pain and Injuries
Learn the reasons why you may be having pain with cycling and things you can do to prevent discomfort while sitting in the saddle.
Maintaining Healthy Joints and Managing Osteoarthritis
Maintaining the health of your joints allows you to keep living pain-free in your day-to-day life and doing whatever you love to do while reducing the risk of future injury.
Clinic Spotlight — NW Boise
The physical therapy team at Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy – NW Boise takes pride in being a resource for the greater Treasure Valley. The clinic boasts an upbeat, fun atmosphere where patients of all ages are inspired to work hard to reach their goals.
Walking with Crutches — Advice from a Physical Therapist
If you have suffered a foot, ankle, knee or hip injury, crutches can help you keep weight off your injured leg while also allowing you to move around enough to safely perform your daily activities.
How Much Do You Need to Drink While Exercising in the Summer?
Staying well hydrated during exercise is always important, but when summer days bring rising temperatures, it is crucial to prioritize your fluid intake.
KT Tape – A Versatile Tool for Healing and Performance
Whether you’re a seasoned athlete, recovering from an injury, or seeking relief from everyday aches, KT Tape provides a versatile, drug-free option to enhance your physical well-being and support an active lifestyle.
A Balancing Act – Why Single-Leg Balance Matters
Single-leg balance is a skill that many people possess without effort when they’re younger, then utilize day-to-day less and less with age – or so they think! It’s not just used when hopping on one foot – in actuality, it is used by everyone, every day!
Dad Strength – Reflecting on Health and Wellness this Father’s Day
International Men’s Health Week is the perfect time for us to spotlight an important aspect of health — stress management and self-care.
A Lifelong Journey: Prioritizing Men’s Health and Wellness Across the Ages
“Health” for men may look different as we move in and out of the different phases of life. Our physical and mental health changes each decade, and it is important to be aware of some of these changes so we can optimize our well-being.
