Make Your 2021 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...
5 Holiday Giving Options Offering Healthful Returns
The Holiday Season is a time for giving, and that includes supporting causes and organizations that make our communities stronger. It’s in this spirit that Seattle physical therapist Erik Norwood shares some holiday giving suggestions...
5 Ways to Feel Gratitude in the Face of Challenges
November is a month when gratitude takes its place in the spotlight of American culture. Yet, with the challenges our country has faced this year, a popular notion as we approach the final weeks of 2020 is “let’s just get this year over with.” ...
Good Hydration Essential for Healthy Healing, Recovery
Every system of the body – every cell of every organ – requires water in order to function properly. On a molecular level, says Seattle physical therapist Erik Norwood, this is why hydration is so essential for healing,...
See Your PT Annually for Injury Prevention, Early Intervention
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...
The Critical Role of PT After a Long Illness
We still have a lot to learn about the implications of COVID-19 and the long-term effects the virus will have on the health of those still recovering from the illness. In the short term, though, one of the main wellness goals of COVID-19 survivors involves...
At-Home Learning: Don’t Overlook Physical Activity!
As the school year gains momentum during the COVID crisis and more kids and families adjust to various levels of at-home learning, Seattle physical therapist Erik Norwood encourages parents and instructors to not overlook what should be a standard...
Debunking Common Myths Related to Falls, Fall Prevention
Every September during National Falls Prevention Week (Sept. 21-25, 2020), physical therapists join other medical professions across the country in reminding Americans that falls are not just common among older Americans. They’re often debilitating,...
Our Knees: ‘Canaries in the Coal Mine’ of Movement & Exercise Issues
Seattle physical therapist Erik Norwood doesn’t mince words when talking about the docile nature of the largest and perhaps most complicated joint in the human body. “Our knees are very passive players within our bodies,”...
5 Tips for Preventing Injury When Returning to Activity
After nearly six months of home quarantines, social distancing, gym closures, and cancelled/postponed athletic seasons, it’s been difficult for many to maintain consistent workout routines. But, as more people begin settling into...