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For men or women, weight training is beneficial. However, many women forgo strength training for cardio based exercise. This is a mistake because the numerous benefits of strength training are particularly important to women’s health as they age,  including: Increased metabolism Improved bone density Better posture Stronger balance and coordination Weight lifting may also prevent […]READ MORE

Many older patients seeking physical therapy services are recovering from joint surgery, foot and ankle injuries or bad falls. For these clients, recovery from aches and pains can be slow and difficult – that’s where physical therapy can make a difference. Trained physical therapists will ask patients about their activity level before their injury and […]READ MORE

One of the most common misconceptions about physical therapy is that it is only suited for those who are recovering from an serious injury. While physical therapy is an integral part of rehabilitation and recovery, it is also highly effective at helping those suffering from less dramatic aches and pains. Physical therapy is a wonderful […]READ MORE

We would like to welcome and announce Quintrel Lenore, our new Sports Performance Coordinator at our In Motion Clinic at the Boo Williams Sportsplex!  Q has been with us for 6 months and has recently accepted the position as our new Sports Performance Coordinator. He has his BS in Exercise Science from James Madison University […]READ MORE

One of the most common ailments physical therapists hear about is lower back pain. There can be a variety of causes of lower back pain, including a traumatic injury or improper lifting technique. However, the most common cause of lower back pain has to do with inactivity. For many Americans, an office job sitting at […]READ MORE

Every year over 1 million athletes are treated for traumatic brain injury. Athletes who play contact sports are especially at risk for these injuries, as are those ages 5-18, who account for 65 percent of all brain injuries in the emergency room. Sometimes, concussions can be difficult to diagnose. Some symptoms may appear right away, […]READ MORE

If there’s one thing we know for sure it’s that pregnancy is a time of change. A number of changes happen to a woman’s body during and after a pregnancy. While some of these changes can take months to return to normal, there are some things that are never quite the same after childbirth. Therapeutic […]READ MORE

For someone who has weak muscles or is recovering from an athletic injury or invasive surgery, aquatic therapy is an excellent tool to help get moving again. Sometimes physical therapy patients are hesitant to get in the water because the concept of exercising in a pool seems foreign and strange. However, the unique properties of […]READ MORE

Osteoporosis and brittle bones can be a big risk to older women. Women are more likely to lose bone density as they age, which results in brittle bones more at risk for fractures. Physicians used to think that medication was the most effective treatment for osteoporosis, but new research has shown that physical therapy designed […]READ MORE

Working in an office may not seem like a risky endeavor, but a poorly fitted desk or poorly positioned keyboard can put even the most sedentary employee at risk of developing some painful conditions, like pinched nerves and carpal tunnel syndrome. One of the simplest ergonomic adjustments an office worker can make to help avoid […]READ MORE