Volunteering Benefits Seniors Physically & Mentally
For some, the Holiday Season can be a time of social isolation and loneliness. This can be especially true for older adults who live alone. Research shows social isolation can have adverse effects such as depression, reduced cognitive...
Find Relief from Holiday Tension Headaches with PT
The fact that the season of giving, joy and celebration can also be our most stressful time of year is one of the worst kept secrets of the Holidays. And yet, year after year, we charge forward, often fighting through tension-type headaches to complete our...
Autumn Tips for Winter Sports Injury Prevention
While it’s not winter, yet, Mother Nature has a way of encroaching on the autumn season with previews of cold temperatures, snow and ice. And, in areas like the Pacific Northwest, where winter recreation and sports are popular, it’s only a matter of time before people...
Can Exercise Ward Off Cold and Flu Symptoms?
As cold and flu season approaches, so does the season of illness prevention. From getting flu shots to adding a little extra Vitamin C to our diets, prevention often becomes a focus for those concerned with getting sick, missing...
Top 6 Physical Therapy Myths during National PT Month
October is National Physical Therapy month, a time when physical therapists not only celebrate their profession, but also educate others about the role physical therapy plays in improving the health and vitality of their patients … and of...
Study Shows Cardio Exercise Aids Stroke Survivors
SEATTLE, WA – Following a stroke, the rehabilitation process often focuses on improving the survivor’s ability to move and perform everyday tasks, with a lesser emphasis on general aerobic fitness. This is likely a mistake – at least when it comes to...
Use RICE for First-Aid, ‘Active Recovery’ for Long-Term Healing
For decades, the standard and recommended response to an injured muscle, tendon or ligament was to “apply RICE,” an acronym that stands for a protocol of rest, ice, compression and elevation. Yet these days, the...
5 Exercises for Improving Balance, Preventing Falls
When we’re young, falls are treated as teaching opportunities. “Get back on your feet, brush yourself off and keep moving toward your goals,” we were told. But as we age, falls take on a much greater significance. According to Seattle physical...
Managed exercise, physical therapy can improve concussion symptoms
With high school sports starting up soon, and NFL training camp in full swing, concussions are certain to ramp up within the mainstream consciousness. And while talk will often point to conventional wisdom which states that “time and rest” are the best and...
To Stretch or Not to Stretch? Tips to Optimize Flexibility
Many have grown up with the understanding that, whenever you’re about to work out, compete or otherwise push your body, it’s important to stretch immediately before the activity in order to prevent injury and perform your best. Yet, despite these long-held...
