“We get you healthy,” is not just a promise, it’s a lifestyle that we adopt and convey to each and every patient. Many of our patients come in looking forward to getting back to running, cycling, their favorite sports, playing with their children, or just enjoying walks in the park or in their neighborhood. While our [...]
Stretching is a very misunderstood subject. Most novice athletes think they know what is best in terms of stretching and often are operating without evidence-based knowledge. This blog post will hopefully clear up some misconceptions on stretching basics. Two studies from 2013 called into question the wisdom of certain kinds of pre-workout stretches. Jeffrey Gergley, Ed.D, [...]
Each day, people come to Physical Therapy (PT) after seeing their Medical Doctor (MD). While being routed to Physical Therapy is the right thing for many of them, the question we get from patients is ‘why do I have to see my doctor before coming to PT?’ The answer is simple. It’s the law in Texas. [...]
I have a friend who goes to the gym daily. This guy seriously works out, spends hours at the gym per week. You’d think this guy lived there if you didn’t know he had an apartment. It was hard not to admire the fact that he was so dedicated to his routine. He had a lot [...]
Exercise and diet work as a strong team to keep your body in top shape. Finding the balance can be tough, but the benefits are worth it. This month we are celebrating the heart and in doing so we thought we would share an interesting graphic that shares fun facts about heart health. For example, did [...]
Valentine’s Day might be over, but February is seen as the month for love. While you may have that one person that you poured all your love into on the 14th, let’s not forget the person you need to love most, above all else…yourself. Do this by showing love for your health, specifically your heart! February [...]
We have all heard the familiar saying, knowledge is power. In this case, truer words have never been spoken. Whether you’re playing sports, enjoying a sport for your own health, or playing team sports with your office or friends, sports injuries are abound. As the weather starts to head to warmer temperatures, we’ll see a growing [...]
It’s that time of year again! The time when people from all backgrounds gather together surrounding the glow of the TV to watch football titans battle it out for supreme dominance in order to call themselves the champs of the NFL. Paired with such an event are recipes laden with fat, sodium, and flavor. C’mon, admit [...]
Many of you may have heard of foam rolling. A friend, personal trainer, physical therapist, or some random person at the gym could have said something that sparked your interest. But before you jump in and start rolling your body around on a foam roll, how about we decide why and how to do it? What [...]
Mobile devices have become a way of life for many of us. For many, we can’t remember what life was like before the days of mobile devices. Now many of us are online all the time, receiving streams of data, content, messages, and alarms, all for the sake of “staying connected.” This phenomenon has not been [...]
Please Join Us for an Open House During Lunch at Our Helotes Clinic!!! Please come and join us on Wednesday, November 12th from 12-2pm at our Helotes Clinic. This will be a great opportunity to meet our team, have some food, and tour the facility. Food and refreshments will be served. Momentum Physical Therapy & Sports [...]
Our team is dedicated to ensuring that we work hard to get you healthy. We recognize the ways in which physical therapy transforms patients' lives, restoring mobility and relieving pain. Some people continue to live with pain or limited mobility because they mistakenly subscribe to some of these common misconceptions about PT. Are you one of [...]
Spring has sprung. That means we will be spending a lot more time outside staying active and playing the life of the outdoorsman or outdoorswoman. Take these things into consideration as you venture into the great outdoors: Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. You should be drinking throughout the day and while you are out [...]
CrossFit is one of the hottest exercise trends and has been catching fire in terms of popularity lately. It is also catching some heat due to a debate about its safety. CrossFit was created in the early 2000s but has exploded in popularity since the first annual CrossFit Games in 2007. CrossFit gyms are popping up [...]
Training is the journey that gets you to the celebration - the 5K, 10K, half-marathon or marathon! When you are training, train as you will race. For example, if you plan to rehydrate or snack at rest stations on the day of the race, you need to do the same as you train. If you do [...]
