Yoga and Pilates are two popular forms of exercise with a variety of benefits. They both focus on creating balance in the body through stretching, strengthening, and improving flexibility. Additionally, they provide many mental health benefits such as reducing stress levels and enhancing concentration.
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No, we are not talking about the college basketball tournament. We at Highland Physical Therapy are bringing back a series that we have done in the past to keep you active and healthy this spring.
Exercise is a key component in staying healthy and preventing injuries. Doing yoga or Pilates can help you build strength, flexibility, and balance, aiding in improving posture, increasing cardiovascular endurance, and reducing stress. Urinary incontinence, or involuntary urine leakage, is common and affects millions of men and women of all ages. So if you are struggling with incontinence, it is nothing to be embarrassed by and there are known ways to help treat the problem.
We have patients ask us what is incontinence and how do you treat it. While all situations are different, we can help you understand some of the problems you are having by first telling you what incontinence, or leakage, is and why it occurs.
It is getting colder or is cold in many states here in the US and getting exercise can be tough because of the weather conditions outside. We see many patients that are dealing with knee pain here in the clinic and understand the difficulty that the weather can cause with a bad knee or two.
It is that time of year again! Family in for the holidays, a feast or two is sure to follow, and what would these days be without a cup of cheer. The last thing in many people's minds is exercise and fitness routines. It is a perfect time to relax, take a break, and let the mind and body have that moment of recovery.
Now that the Christmas holidays are over, it's time to stow away the decorations for another year. Doing so poses a risk for back, knee and shoulder injuries. The following tips will help prevent such injuries so that you get going with the new year.
Most movement activities involve standing on your feet. And just with a good building, a strong foundation is needed to keep your structures stable and healthy. A poor foundation leads to early breakdown of all structures. If your foot foundation tends to roll to the inside excessively, you are a pronator. If instead it tends to roll to the outside, you are a supinator. The easiest way to find this out is to walk barefoot with wet feet on concrete.
Skiing and snowboarding is fun, and what better way to do it more than to keep yourself from injury? Here are a few tips to keep you safe on the hill.
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Kimberly
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