This article explores the impact of the most common breathing dysfunction, hyperventilation (AKA over breathing) on oxygenation and reviews specific considerations for women.
It’s not a stretch to believe that poor posture and back pain can negatively impact breathing. But did you know that the opposite is also true? Poor breathing can lead to poor posture and back pain!
Everyone gets tired and worn down from time to time. But when that feeling goes from merely being tired to being extremely fatigued and no amount of rest seems to help, chronic fatigue syndrome may be to blame. Through physical therapy, you can learn how to conserve energy while slowly...
The road we travel will have hills, peaks, valleys, and some potholes. Luckily, there are many things we can do to maximize our health and our ability to navigate this journey with more peace, grace, and comfort. THE FOUR PILLARS Think of your health as a house on top of...
If you are dealing with lingering respiratory symptoms after recovery from COVID-19, also known as long-COVID, a PT can help by addressing breathing behavior, mechanics and chemistry.
Breathing less generally means that we build up more CO2. Believe it or not, in most cases, that equates to our cells getting more oxygen. Here’s how it goes: Breathing basics: When we breathe in, we inhale oxygen to the lungs all the way down to the alveoli. These are...
If you’re trying to improve your heart health, it’s as simple as putting one foot in front of the other. Walking is a safe and effective way to not only improve aerobic capacity, but also reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and cancer.
Fastpitch softball pitchers face unique injury risks. Learn how strength training, mechanics, and prevention strategies can keep you performing at your best.
Protect young athletes from injuries with these 5 essential exercises designed to improve strength, mobility, and flexibility for better basketball performance.
Discover what to expect from OMT, how it helps with jaw pain, posture, headaches, difficulty swallowing, snoring and more, and why it might be right for you.
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned golfer, these cable machine exercises will help improve your swing, increase your distance, and reduce your risk of injury.
Understanding turnout, breaking down myths, and learning about injury prevention strategies, specifically through PT, can keep dancers healthy and dancing longer.