by brittzinkpt | Feb 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
We know there is a lot of variation in how COVID affects people. Some feel like they have a bit of a cold, some feel like they have the flu, and some end up in the hospital. No matter the symptoms, we tend to think that people get sick, they get better and recover,...
by brittzinkpt | Feb 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on intensive care units and critically ill patients. Most of the focus has been on survival, which is the first goal. Someone heading into an intensive care unit is very ill, possibly being kept alive by a ventilator or some...
by brittzinkpt | Feb 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
Physical therapists aren’t just for people that are injured or have had surgery. Physical therapists can also help healthy people improve their fitness. Here are 5 reasons why you should consider seeing yours. YOU WANT A BASELINE When you see a physical...
by brittzinkpt | Feb 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
As one year comes to a close and another begins, people begin to set goals and make resolutions. Losing weight, getting to the gym more often or getting into “better shape” are all common. These all require increasing your amount of physical activity. More...
by brittzinkpt | Feb 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
Colder weather means some changes to how we exercise. Of course it’s harder to motivate yourself to get outside for a run or bike ride when the temperature drops, and the shorter days compress our schedules, but there are changes in your body that affect your...
by brittzinkpt | Feb 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
There long has been discussion on the best posture for runners and athletes to assume when recovering from high-intensity exercise: Hands on Head (HH) or Hands on Knees (HK). A recent study conducted by Michaelson et al (1) studied the optimal recovery position for...
