Running is one of the few sports that requires only 1 piece of equipment: a good pair of shoes. Sure, we can (and probably do) spend a ton of money on the best fitness apparel, fancy tech watches, noise canceling earbuds, etc. But when we peel back the extras, it is just our bodies, our …
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Which is worse? A ‘pain in the neck’ or a ‘pain in the butt?’ I don’t know, but both are used to describe very unpleasant things. Cervical Radiculopathy Cervical Radiculopathy is a condition in which the nerves in the neck are irritated and result in pain, numbness, tingling and/or weakness in the arms. It occurs …
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By Penelope Reyes, B.A, M.S Introduction Music is a powerful tool that can enhance your physical activity in many ways. Whether you listen to music before, during, or after your workout, you can experience various benefits that can improve your health, mood, and performance. In this blog, I will share with you some of the …
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Introduction Physical therapy is a crucial part of recovery for many individuals, whether they’re athletes recovering from a high-intensity workout or patients in rehabilitation from an injury or surgery. One aspect that can significantly enhance this recovery process is the use of dietary supplements. In this blog, we’ll explore how supplements can aid in faster …
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Introduction Do you ever wake up from a great dream, only to have the nightmare of shooting heel pain as soon as you put your foot on the ground? If so, you are probably familiar with plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is a common foot condition that causes significant pain and discomfort. In this blog, we …
By Penelope Reyes, BA, MS As a performance physical therapy clinic, we understand the importance of nutrition in healing, fitness, and achieving new health goals. We know that nutrition can play a huge role in recovery from shoulder joint pain, knee inflammation, back problems, etc. So let’s break down different types of nutrients and what …
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By Dr. Ariel Sernek, DPT Constipation is a common digestive issue that affects people of all ages. You can have constipation either by having less than a bowel movement every three days, or having very hard/pebbly stool that is difficult to pass. In addition to being a very uncomfortable issue, constipation has even been linked …
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By Penelope Reyes, BA, MS Diabetes has become a global epidemic in the last few years. In 2019, 37.3 million Americans, or 11.3% of the population had diabetes. Of the 37.3 million, 28.7 million were diagnosed and 8.5 million were undiagnosed. 1.4 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year. There are many misconceptions about …
By Sarah Greenwell, PT, DPT, CSMPT Living with chronic low back pain can significantly impact one’s quality of life and limit participating in physical activity. Often when we injure our back, we are told not to bend when we pick things up. In fact, we start to worry about what we did that caused the …
By Penelope Reyes, BA, MS We hear all the time about how exercise improves our health. But did you know that these benefits are not only for your physical health? The truth is that the relationship between exercise and mental health is much more important than we think. One of the biggest impacts exercise has …
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