Research is showing that a sedentary lifestyle carries significant health risks. Anyone who works in an office or is tied to their desk all day will often complain about stiffness and pain. It is not always possible for workers to take time out for a brisk walk during the day to stretch their muscles and [...]
Kudos to you for working out and exercising. Whether you are out for a brisk walk, jog, bike ride or participating in strenuous activities or strength training, stretching before and after is very important. Our bodies and muscles work better when they are flexible and help promote a better range of motion. It also helps [...]
As part of our “5 for 2015″ series, we wanted to focus on one of the most popular questions we always get, “How do I strengthen my core?” Before we delve into the exercises it is important to point out that just because you have great abs and are comparing your six-pack, doesn’t mean you [...]
Physical therapists can help obesity patients with weight loss and conditioning A new study shows that the estimated death toll from obesity is greater than was originally thought. An article in the LA Times says “some 18.2% of premature deaths in the United States between 1986 and 2006 were associated with excess body mass, according to a [...]
