Many of us know someone that has been affected by a stroke. They can be life-threatening, and they often seem to happen without any warning — that can be scary. But what is a stroke exactly? And can it be prevented? The Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy, a part of the American Read more…
With all of the sitting we’ve been doing while working from home — and without much walking once the temperatures started to soar in Texas — I’ve definitely noticed an increase in back pain and stiffness over the last five months. Writing this post was a great reminder of things Read more…
I know this term more from working with physical therapists than I do by observing my own grandparents — my grandfather was lifting weights and riding his bike into his 70s, and my grandma swore by her morning walks into her 80s. But they are not only the exception, they Read more…
I’ll be the first to admit that I do not feel comfortable on a bike. I’ve always preferred my feet on the ground, and a few close calls (and one firm embrace) with trees have left me hesitant to get on a bike unless there is an urgent need to Read more…
While I’ve never fully understood a runner’s mentality, improving one’s sprint speed, or the explosive strength used to change direction, completely makes sense to me — even more so when I saw how close the competition is at the Olympics. (The guy who came in 4th place in the 100 Read more…