General Health

Is Walking Considered Cardio Exercise?

2023-02-15T11:18:21-07:00February 15th, 2023|General Health, Sports & Fitness|

When most people think of cardio exercise, they might picture marathon runners pounding pavement or road cyclists zooming down steep descents. With walking seemingly being a lot “easier” and mild, many people wonder if it is considered cardio exercise at all! In this article, we’re going to explore what cardio exercise is, whether or not [...]

How to Add Physical Therapy Best Practices to Your Gym Routine

2022-11-21T16:25:54-07:00September 27th, 2022|General Health|

Maybe you’ve seen a Physical Therapist recently to recover from an injury, and now you’re back in the gym, ready to start lifting weights again.  Did you know there are ways to support your joints and nervous system during your workouts? Mindful joint support and movement aren’t just for your PT exercises. *You can also [...]

Learn How Long It Takes To Increase Flexibility in Yoga

2022-07-05T12:05:26-06:00July 5th, 2022|General Health, Sports & Fitness|

Yogis and non-yogis alike can all receive the physical and mental benefits of yoga. When most people think of yoga, they correlate its asanas with flexibility. Increased flexibility is one benefit that yoga provides, but it isn’t the full focus of what yoga is. We won’t dive into the history of yoga- but we will [...]

How to Improve Hip Mobility and Flexibility for Athletes

2022-05-06T10:53:48-06:00May 6th, 2022|General Health, Sports & Fitness|

Hip mobility is the active movement of the hips within its range of motion, such as the ability to kick a soccer ball inside your foot by externally rotating your hips. On the other hand, hip flexibility is the passive movement of the hips, such as a dancer doing the splits while pushing against the [...]

The 3 Most Common Injuries in the Hospitality Sector (And How To Avoid Them)

2022-07-20T11:42:28-06:00March 11th, 2022|General Health|

Did you know that the hospitality industry employs over 15 million Americans, making it the 5th largest industry in the USA? Lodging, amusement parks, museums, restaurants, bars, and large event venues are a few fields within the hospitality sector. If you or someone you know works in the hospitality industry, it is important to understand [...]

7 Benefits of Sports Physical Therapy

2022-04-26T17:22:52-06:00April 16th, 2020|General Health|

  Athletes need to maintain a high level of physicality and performance for them to continue excelling. The demand on their bodies makes them prone to injuries in the very sports they enjoy. Whenever this happens, physical therapy plays a crucial part in recovery through specialized training regimens tailored to treat the injuries. Additionally, sports [...]

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