These unprecedented times have impacted us in more ways than we realize. For some individuals, their parents, grandparents, and loved ones who are at-risk have been living in more social isolation than ever to avoid exposure to the virus. The result is fear and uncertainty because we are unable to physically check-in with loved ones […]
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What is the difference between these two types of stretching? How long should you hold stretches for? How often should you stretch? All of your burning questions answered below! Stretching is a form of mobility work aiming to maintain or improve range of motion, lengthen muscles and reduce the risk of injury. We generally classify
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In light of recent, personal injuries and world-altering events, exercise has begun to take a backseat in my life. Similarly, my patients, friends, and family members have reevaluated their fitness goals. I have learned that it is imperative to reassess my perception of exercise and to create goals to keep me motivated. As a result,
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We tend to think of adolescents as a physically-resilient bunch and that they can play/partake in an activity for an extensive amount of time and be able to do it repeatedly, with no ill effects. That is partly true. Over the years, as the lucrative allure of professional sports increases, there is an increasing amount
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What is Prehabilitation and how can it be helpful? Should one train before running a marathon? Do we need water to survive? Is Guy Fieri’s hair out of control? Is Cynergy Physical Therapy the place to go for your PT/OT needs? The answer to all is YES! Let’s think of orthopedic surgery and recovery as
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n honor of National Running Day (June 3rd, 2020), I’ll outline how running has been an important form of exercise and an integral tool of activity for my personal well-being. I will also share tips on how you can get started with running and address some running misconceptions. I never considered myself a runner. There
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Patients want to get better as quickly as possible but there’s often an overlooked part of the treatment plan that can speed up recovery. It is something we do every night and there are small changes that can be made to make it more beneficial—SLEEP. What is sleep? Sleep is a brain state in which
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It’s been a hard day working from home during quarantine. You’ve been sitting at the keyboard for 10-12 hours. After numerous video calls and teleconferences, you finally turn in and go to bed. It’s morning, and you wake up. What is that you feel in your hand? Is your arm asleep? Is there numbness? Pain?
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No matter who you are or where you come from, this moment in modern life brings challenges to our personal, local, and global safety and wellbeing. There is no denying the current crisis affects our many basic needs including our health, the health of our families and our communities, the loss of jobs or income,
Mindfulness And Meditation For Your Best Health In Uncertain Times Read More »
Imagine what your life would be like if you had to stop what you were doing every 20 minutes to go to the bathroom. You’ve done everything you could to try suppressing the urge to pee, including drinking less water, but it still comes back. You attend a cross-fitness class, excited to get back into
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