by Emily Whitaker | Dec 15, 2023 | Fitness & Wellness
Stay Healthy During the Holidays It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holiday season is all about celebration, connection, and, of course, great food — but rest assured, you don’t have to choose between enjoying the festivities and staying on...
by Tim Nettina | Nov 30, 2023 | Fitness & Wellness
Should I Get an MRI or X-Ray Before Starting Physical Therapy? While treating patients in the clinic, I am often asked, “how we can properly diagnose and treat without seeing an MRI or X-Ray first?” Although an MRI or X-Ray can be helpful when we are unsure what is...
by Tim Nettina | Nov 30, 2023 | Fitness & Wellness
The Benefits of Using a Cane After Surgery Each week I have the same discussion with a new patient–my own “Ground Hogs Day experience.” The conversation revolves around the use of a cane or walker after having surgery. “But I don’t need it, I won’t fall,” my patient...
by Tim Nettina | Nov 30, 2023 | Fitness & Wellness
How to Assess Balance & Mobility Do you struggle with balance or mobility, or feel like your lower body is weak? Try performing a 30-second Sit-to-Stand Test. The Sit-to-Stand Test is a simple assessment that measures your strength and mobility and can give you a...
by Tim Nettina | Nov 29, 2023 | Fitness & Wellness
Try This Simple Warm-Up Routine Do you perform a warm-up routine before exercising? If you don’t, you should! Loosen up and alleviate those “snap, crackle, or pops” with these three easy warm-up exercises. Simple Warm-Up Routine In the video below, Physical Therapist...
by Tim Nettina | Nov 29, 2023 | Fitness & Wellness
How Your Diet Can Affect Your Tendon Health When people have issues with their tendons, such as tendonitis, the phrase “wear and tear” is often used with the diagnosis. But is that always the underlying issue causing these tendon disorders? Recent studies have shown...
