We have an idea you might not hear often- take a break from the gym. How? Well, instead of being inside, take your work out ‘out’ and sweat outdoors without any equipment at all. Studies have shown that outdoor workouts have many benefits including stress reduction, restoring mental fatigue, and improving mood and self-esteem and perceived [...]
Obesity, hypertension, and heart disease are three top issues that affect men’s health today. Men often make their health a low priority due to the lack of awareness of their own health or due to their busy lives. There are a few adjustments that men can make to help them stay healthy. If you’ve heard them [...]
I have nothing I need to do right now- says no woman ever. As your schedules get busier, here are some helpful reminders of what you can do to stay healthy. Drink more water. Are you tired of hearing this? We understand but we can’t state it enough. There are so many benefits to drinking water. [...]
As temperatures start to warm up, many of you will start to hit the streets, trails, and parks to exercise outdoors. It's great way to get fresh air, connect with friends, have fun with the family, and add some diversity to your gym workouts. Before you start that workout though, be sure you've had a chance [...]
If you think running is not for you- think again. If you’re reading this, then there’s a small part inside you that says, “I think I can do this. I want to do this.” No matter your age or fitness level there’s a place to start for everyone. The tips we share today are general tips [...]
Fitness tracking is a market that has noticeable competition right now. While fitness trackers may be practical for anyone to just throw on and use, rarely does form and function actually come together. Many fitness trackers are bulky or not appealing. We’ve seen many of our patients accessorize their outfits with actual fitness trackers and the [...]
Working to achieve a sports or fitness goal can drive many people to overtrain in an effort to get stronger, better, faster. Our PT’s have seen many injuries related to overtraining. While the dedication and drive is admirable, overtraining can lead to long lasting effects, which may include required rest, delaying any further training causing setbacks, [...]
Could Six more weeks of winter be on its way? It so, it makes way for more brisk days and cool nights for just a little bit longer. Need for something delicious, hearty, and warm to keep you warm? We've got your covered. A popular belief is that soups require an immense amount of work or that [...]
2017 is almost here, and it's the perfect time for assessing the year behind and looking forward to the changes we want to make in 2017. Health and fitness are obviously some of the top resolutions people make each year. According to Nielson's online survey, here are the top 5 New Year's Resolutions Americans made last year: [...]
It's the most wonderful time of the year, and with all of the merrymaking, injuries can unfortunately find a way to ruin the fun. Whether you go all out with the holiday decor, are opening gifts with extended family, or cooking a simple festive feast, there are a number of injuries you should be especially cautious [...]
'Tis the season for holiday travel. The hustle and bustle is unavoidable with people moving through airports, piling into traffic, and some even traveling by bus to reach their destination. Travel is a multi-billion dollar industry, but let's be honest, it's not always the most comfortable. Airlines are making their seats tighter, sitting in a car [...]
You know what it’s like to wake up late for work, rush through your shower, rush through getting dressed, and then rush through traffic? What about a missed appointment, a meal that did not come out as you ordered it, even something as simple as a commercial or TV show you don’t like playing on your [...]
Physical therapy is about living a happy, healthy life free of pain. Our team works with each patient to provide personalized plans for every patient. These plans are put together with a lot of thought and consideration and since every patient is different, no two plans are the same. When we say "we get you healthy [...]
For a lot of us, October means the start of cooler weather, tailgating and Halloween. It’s also National Physical Therapy Month, and this year the goal is to encourage people to choose physical therapy over opioid use. The American Physical Therapy Association wants to help spread public awareness that physical therapy is a safe alternative for [...]
Is it time for Fall soup recipes? Well, Fall is officially upon us, and although the weather hasn't quite cooled yet, it's hard not to crave a good soup recipe in the meantime. Here at Momentum Physical Therapy, we strongly believe that healthy eating is crucial to healthy living, and an integral part of a successful [...]
