Why Resistance Training Matters for Women’s Health & Longevity Why Resistance Training Is Often Overlooked Strength training isn’t about changing your body—it’s about supporting it When someone asks you about your exercise routine, does resistance training come...
Winter-Proof Your Body: Injury Prevention Tips from a Women’s Health PT As the temperatures drop here in the Midwest, many of us swap our warm-weather routines for cozy indoor habits. But winter comes with its own set of challenges for our bodies: icy sidewalks,...
Walking Shouldn’t Hurt: How PT Can Help You Walk Longer, Quicker, Stronger, and Pain-Free You’ve probably heard that walking is good for your health, but did you know that walking faster may even help you live longer? Research shows that people who walk at a faster...
Benefits of Strength Training for Women and How to Start How to Lift Weights When You’re Brand New to the Gym If you are new to strength training, it can often be intimidating or even scary to get started. There are so many options, where do you even start? ...
Where To Start – How to Set and Achieve Realistic Physical Therapy Goals 3 guidelines to set and achieve realistic physical therapy goals We get it – you’re busy, overwhelmed, pulled in a million and one directions. And you’re trying to tackle self-care. Having...
What is Runner’s Knee, and How a Physical Therapist Can Help Patellofemoral pain, which is commonly referred to as “runner’s knee”, is caused by inflammation and irritation at the joint between the knee (more specifically, the femur) and the kneecap (also known...
