Author Archives: Active Physical Therapy

She finally arrived! In the wee hours of Sunday Morning we were blessed with a beautiful girl: 8lbs 5oz, 19in. We are thrilled. Everyone is happy, healthy & back at home! Pictures to come. We can’t wait for you all … Continue reading →

How to Lift Throughout our everyday lives we are carrying grocery bags, lifting children, laundry baskets and garbage cans. Lifting correctly with these simple tasks and when packing heavy bags for our summer vacations can help prevent neck, shoulder and … Continue reading →

Get your votes in now at info@active-pt.com as voting closes at noon Saturday 1/7/12!!!! Remember, we need date, sex & weight. Prizes for correct date & gender and a grand prize for date, gender & closest to weight (under or … Continue reading →

Healthy Knees for Running For many runners knee pain is a familiar problem. However, knee pain is not inevitable. You can take some simple steps before, during, and after your run to help prevent knee pain. The warm-up is one … Continue reading →

Kathleen will be stepping in to take the same fantastic care of my patients while I’m on maternity leave. I worked with Kathleen 8 years ago and she embodies the same patient philosophy that I do: patients first, a focus … Continue reading →

While traveling pack snacks to keep your energy and metabolism high.

Stay rested. Try to maintain a normal sleep schedule through the holidays. Lack of sleep can lead to overeating and generally not feeling your best. Enjoy the party but give yourself some time to bounce back.

Stay hydrated! Drink at least eight glasses of water per day to stay hydrated while traveling or after a holiday party.

*Effects 1/3 of all women, as well as, 3-11% of all men *Defined in 4 categories, but, overall any complaint of involuntary leakage of urine *Stress- A leakage of small amounts of urine when there is increased pressure on the … Continue reading →

Get moving! Take advantage of having friends and family around and gather a group for a post meal walk. You can catch up and get in some exercise.