Exercise

At Core PT, we know the importance that exercise plays in helping people get better and reach their fitness goals. If you’re just getting started on a weight-lifting program, we wanted to offer you a handy acronym to help you gauge whether or not you’re doing it properly: F.I.T.T., or Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type: Frequency: Maybe you’ve heard other gym-goers refer to “leg day” or some other day where they work out one particular part of their body. That’s

At Core PT, we’ve seen seniors make incredible strides in their overall health by adding regular exercise. In fact, the health care industry has been steadily adding more physical therapists to prepare for the baby boomer generation entering their Golden Years. That’s why today, we’re going to debunk three myths about seniors and strength training: MTYTH 1: There is no mind-body connection. There was a phrase popular in Roman times, “Men sana in corpore sana,”

In an earlier blog, we marked Older Americans Month by explaining the benefits of physical therapy to those in their Golden Years. To continue that theme, today we’re going to cover four tips for the aging athlete: Account for the Effects of Aging.   No matter how heathy your lifestyle is, there will be certain effects on your body from growing older, and these will impact your athletic ability. Some of those include decreased sensation and balance, decreased lung capacity,

Have you ever developed a sudden cramp in your wrist, followed by your fingers going numb? Did you panic for a moment, wondering if you were developing carpal tunnel syndrome? If you’re an avid tech user, we’ve got some good news for you—it’s probably not carpal tunnel, and you’re most definitely not alone. Whether you spend all weekend gaming or do all your reading and TV watching on your phone, you may have developed some unhealthy habits when it comes to your hand

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

One phrase you may have heard your physical therapist throw around is “core strength.” While you may know that it’s important, you may not know everything that it does for you. That’s why we’ve provided five reasons why you should work on strengthening it: It can enable better balance. Most movement in the body starts in the center and moves outwards. That internal band of muscles we refer to as the core is responsible for ensuring that your extremities

Nothing can sideline your fitness goals faster than experiencing an injury at the gym. That’s why doing stretches before your workout is crucial. Here are a few that can help you avoid aches and pains: 1.) Swing your legs. To gain flexibility in your hamstrings and hip flexors prior to a run, a leg swing stretch is an effective tool. Use your left hand for support and hold onto a stable object, such as a tree or pillar, to prevent falling. Face forward and stare ahead. First, swing your

If you’re like 40% of Americans, you’ve made a New Year’s Resolution. One of the most common ones is to lead a healthier life, but we know that can be easier said than done. Today, Core PT is here with five tips on how you can improve your compliance with your home exercise program: Schedule them in your day. Set aside a specific time each day for when you go through your exercises. If you have it in your mind that 7 p.m. is PT time, it will help you stick to it. If