In May of this year the Texas legislature approved a bill that now allows greater use of telemedicine in patient treatment. Telemedicine involves licensed health care professionals providing medical care to patients physically located at sites other than where the professional is located by use of technology that allows the professional to communicate with and … Read more
We’re now offering a Sports Performance Enhancement Program for athletes of all types ages 12 and up. The package is designed specifically for your sports performance needs and is based on an evaluation of your current strength and flexibility measurements completed in our office by a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Do you want to perform your best? … Read more
In an era of specialization in sports involving athletes of all ages, physical therapists join most medical experts in agreeing that young athletes generally remain mentally and physically healthier, achieve greater success, and learn to enjoy a lifetime of physical fitness when they opt to play multiple sports. In contrast, allowing youths to specialize in … Read more
Exercise May Improve Your Memory & Mood Orthopedic professionals such as physicians and physical therapists often refer to the human body’s kinetic chain – the notion that all bones, joints and “links†are connected, and that movement in one area can affect function in all areas. While not officially part of the kinetic chain, it … Read more
Use Fitness Apps This Year, but Use Them with Caution As more people continue to turn to health apps on their smartphones to help achieve goals related to exercise and weight loss, it’s important to use such tools with an element of personal caution, say physical therapists and other medical professionals. According to a report by the … Read more
Make your 2018 resolutions stick with the following goalsetting tips A typical New Year’s resolution is doomed to fail – that is, if you believe in statistics alone. Research shows that around 80 percent of people who make resolutions on the first of the year have already fallen off the wagon by Valentine’s Day. That … Read more
We all know that visiting your physician for an annual physical is critical in maintaining long-term health, just as dental exams twice each year helps ensure oral health throughout a lifetime. But what about annual check-ups with a physical therapist? According to physical therapists across the country, including those with the American Physical Therapy Association … Read more
October is National Physical Therapy Month. And as medical professionals across the U.S. work together to expound the benefits of physical therapy, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is leading the nation’s PTs in highlighting a topic that affects the lives of millions: opioid awareness. More specifically, the goal is to create awareness around the … Read more
Taking a full body look at our posture can help minimize those aches and pains we have from our low back, to our neck and shoulders. Some of the heavy hitters are the calves, hamstrings, quadriceps, and upper trapezius (the large muscles that run from our neck to our shoulder blades). There are some common … Read more
While a relationship between the body and mind has long been theorized – 1st Century Roman poet Juvenal once suggested people should pray for “mens sana in corpore sano†(a sound mind in a sound body) over power and wealth – a physiological connection between physical exercise and improved memory has been well-documented scientifically. “There … Read more
