By Megan Westling, DPT, OCS, RYT
With the Twin Cities Marathon coming up in just over a month and the weather cooling down, it is the perfect season for running. Running can be a great way to improve … Read the rest
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Make the most of your Physical Therapy Visit
By Matt Gadient, PT, OCS, CSCS
Growing up I participated in a lot of sports from high school, college and summer recreation, and over the years I have collected several injuries. Currently I am seeing a physical therapist to … Read the rest
Hello Yoga
By Megan Westling DPT, OCS, RYT
Yoga. There are a lot of misconceptions that go along with this word. Maybe you’re thinking: “I can’t do yoga since I’m not flexible” or “Yoga is just a fancy word for stretching”. In … Read the rest
What is the Rotator Cuff, and Why do so Many People Injure it? Physical Therapy Could be Your First Line of Defense.
By Matt Gadient PT, OCS, CSCS
The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, keeping the head of your upper arm bone within the shallow socket of the shoulder. Your shoulder is … Read the rest
Stress – The Enemy?
By Amy Simmons PT, TPS
A co-worker suggested a TED talk, which stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design. This particular talk is from Kelly McGonigal about stress and after watching it and reading a little from her book, I wanted … Read the rest
To Ice, or Not to Ice? That is the Question.
By Greg Schroeder MPT
I like ice and recommend its use. Why?
Most of my treatment involves acute injuries, those of recent and sudden occurrence like an ankle sprain or a muscular strain.… Read the rest
The Stockdale Paradox and Exercise
By Michelle Wieber PT, ATC
The first month of the year has come and gone and the television commercials about how to lose weight in the new year have started to decrease in frequency. Every year I set goals and … Read the rest
Is Pain a Lion in your Life?
You are relaxing at home on the couch – your body systems are in balance…
Suddenly a big African lion leaps into the room. What would happen inside your body? To deal with this threat, your body systems react to … Read the rest
Sleep Hygiene
- Set a sleep time (9-10pm goal)-total of 8-9 hours. Most people underestimate-keep a log.
- Have a relaxing bedtime routine (need gradual calm of nervous system).
- One hour before, start dimming lights, turn off the Computer/Phone/TV
- Diaphragmatic breathing, relax, physiological
What is LSVT BIG ?
LSVT BIG is an intensive physical and occupational therapy program for people with Parkinsons Disease. The program was developed by research that was funded by the National Institute of Health. The exercises and activities are designed to re-train your body … Read the rest