Balance

Most people associate physical therapy with athletes who have experienced injuries, or those who have been in accidents. However, there are a number of vexing conditions that physical therapy can eliminate. In keeping with this month’s theme of dispelling myths, we’ve listed some common ones below: Headaches. There are a wide variety of things that can cause a headache, from neck tension, poor posture, stress, muscle tightness and so on. For some people, headaches are a constant

Did you have a scare on some ice this season? Did you take a tumble while playing a club sport? Improved balance can prevent falls in both scenarios, which can lead to a reduction in injury. With that in mind, Core Physical Therapy would like to offer you five reasons to work on better balance:   1. Pain Reduction Working on your balance goes beyond just strengthening leg muscles. It challenges your whole body to act as one unit, strengthening muscle groups that may not normally get

Whether you’re a world class athlete or a senior citizen living at home, good balance is very important. It can help you become a better athlete, or maintain your independence at home. As important as balance is, it can be a challenge, as well. In fact, thousands of injuries are attributed to balance issues each year. Core PT believes that a strong sense of balance is a first line of defense to preventing injuries, and there are exercises you can do from the comfort of your own home to improve

While you can’t stop every slip and fall when it comes to wintery surfaces, you can prepare yourself to have better balance in case something does happen. Core Physical Therapy would like to share these tips with you: Practice transitional moves.   Think of the kinds of positions you find in developing children, such as laying on the floor on your stomach, back or side. Practice getting up from these positions in your daily balance routine. Gradually introduce other positions,