Preventing the Spread of Illness As many of you may be aware, there is an emerging public health threat related to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), additionally, it is also flu and respiratory disease season. We are taking necessary precautions to prevent the spread of these viruses and encouraging everyone to take actions to stay healthy. [...]
When we find ourselves injured or in pain, we know who to see for help. (hint: your Momentum Physical Therapy team is a great place to start *wink*) The best time to think about injuries is BEFORE you experience one! We've pulled together a few of the best ways to prevent yourself from injuries below. Preparation [...]
If you are looking for a low-impact workout that targets multiple areas of the body while getting your heart rate up, rowing might be the right exercise for you! You won’t have to get in a canoe (or even get wet!) to try your hand at rowing. Most gyms, knowing the many benefits, have rowing machines [...]
February means love is in the air. Regardless of whether you’re single, dating or married with kids, we've created a list of some great outdoor activities you can do with your loved ones this Valentine’s Day. These are some of our favorite outdoor activities that you can do with your partner, children or even your best [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
As winter approaches, to many that means one thing- it’s ski season! Resorts and lodges start seeing more visitors, and the slopes starting seeing some traffic. As the slopes begin to fill, the lanes will be filled with skiers of all skill levels and experience. You may pass someone that’s a beginner, novice, or pro athlete [...]
How often do you get home tired from a long day, frustrated with work, traffic, or co-workers? Our blood pressure has increased, stress levels have caused emotional, behavioral, and physical changes in us that otherwise would not be part of our normal calm day. Suffice to say that life will always throw us a curve. Some [...]
Summer is here and more of us are getting out and enjoying the weather. As we all know, Central Texas is HOT! We're talking triple digit heat hot, so hydration plays a big role in our performance as runners. Choosing the right time is key to ensuring that we get the best run possible, but sometimes, [...]
The month of June is set aside for focusing on Men's Health. At Momentum we focus on working with patients to get them healthy for life. The approach to this idea is that we want our patients to enjoy life, and never feel like they have to sit on the sidelines because of any chronic or [...]
