Posted January 18, 2024 | Health & Wellness Blog
The winter season often comes with festive indulgences and hearty meals. While we’re not dieticians, we recommend these general tips to help you maintain a healthy diet during the winter months.
Posted January 11, 2024 | Health & Wellness Blog
Winter often brings a decrease in physical activity, with icy sidewalks and heavy snowfall limiting outdoor exercise options. At Elite PT, we advocate for maintaining an active lifestyle even in the winter months.
Posted January 4, 2024 | Health & Wellness Blog
As the winter chill sets in, many individuals find themselves succumbing to the sedentary allure of cozy blankets and warm indoors. At Elite PT, we understand the seasonal challenges that can lead to deconditioning, which can be especially tough especially when faced with tasks like shoveling or snow blowing. To combat the winter slump, we’ve outlined some expert tips to keep you active, healthy, and rejuvenated.
Posted December 28, 2023 | Health & Wellness Blog
With a new year fast approaching, many of us are readying to embark on a journey to a healthier lifestyle. However, transitioning from the indulgences of the festive season to a fitness-focused routine can pose unique challenges.
Posted December 21, 2023 | Health & Wellness Blog
In the realm of health and wellness, the terms “fitness” and “physical activity” are often thrown around, but can be difficult to objectively define. The importance of being physically active should not be ignored, but it’s also important to recognize that what it means to be physically active can vary from person to person—and it should.
Posted December 14, 2023 | Health & Wellness Blog
In the pursuit of New Year's resolutions, particularly those centered around health and wellness, the term “fitness” often conjures images of weight loss and sculpted physiques. However, the concept of fitness extends far beyond numbers on a scale. As physical therapists and advocates for holistic well-being, we believe it's crucial to broaden our understanding of what constitutes true fitness.
Posted December 7, 2023 | Health & Wellness Blog
The start of a new year is a popular time for making changes and resolutions, often for those of us looking to shed some holiday excess after a season of indulgence and festivities. Many of us set out with the best intentions, especially when it comes to health and wellness goals. However, it can be difficult to set yourself up for success after a holiday season full of festive feasting and merriment.
Posted October 31, 2023 | Health & Wellness Blog
While improving balance is paramount in reducing fall risk, there are other factors at play. Physical therapy can help target these factors to further reduce the risk of falling.
Posted October 17, 2023 | Health & Wellness Blog
Falls, especially among the elderly population, can have serious consequences—but thankfully, physical therapy can help reduce the risk of falling.
Posted October 3, 2023 | Health & Wellness Blog
Falls among the elderly population are the most common cause of non-fatal injuries and the leading contributor to accidental deaths. The statistics reveal a pressing need for increased awareness and preventive measures to address this issue, particularly among the senior community.
Posted September 19, 2023 | Health & Wellness Blog
Here are some important takeaways from our exploration of the aging process.
Posted September 5, 2023 | Health & Wellness Blog
It’s important to stay active as we age, but it can be troublesome to know which exercises to do and how often we should be doing them.
Posted August 22, 2023 | Health & Wellness Blog
Understanding the intricacies of the aging process can be overwhelming, but gaining insight into its dimensions is crucial for our well-being. Let’s take a look at the scope of the problem.
Posted August 8, 2023 | Health & Wellness Blog
Our population is living longer than ever before, and the ideas of “aging gracefully” and “longevity” have become greater concerns. It’s normal to want to look good and stay healthy as we get older, and so it’s important that we understand the science behind aging and what we can do about it.
Posted July 25, 2023 | Health & Wellness Blog
Learn some techniques to prepare your body for summer in Part III of this three part series.
Posted July 11, 2023 | Health & Wellness Blog
Learn some techniques to prepare your body for summer in Part II of this three part series.
Posted June 27, 2023 | Health & Wellness Blog
With summer comes a multitude of activities, from outdoor sports and gardening to beach vacations and long hikes, but engaging in these activities requires a certain level of physical fitness and stamina. If you want to participate in summer activities with ease and reduce the risk of injuries, it's crucial to prepare your body in advance. Learn some techniques to prepare your body for summer in Part I of this three part series.
Posted June 13, 2023 | Health & Wellness Blog
When it comes to physical therapy, there are many different methods/systems of assessment and treatment of patients. Naturally, each method has its unique advantages and disadvantages, so it’s valuable to be familiar with multiple different thought processes.
Posted May 30, 2023 | Health & Wellness Blog
Individuals experiencing pain often seek out care from multiple practitioners and try a number of conservative management techniques, but the best way to ensure their pain is treated properly and effectively is through a thorough examination. And in this case of a young woman experiencing pain around her shoulder blade, our very specific, targeted intervention was able to resolve the issue, so the client could get back to comfortably living her normal daily life.
Posted May 16, 2023 | Health & Wellness Blog
While there are some circumstances where surgical intervention is appropriate, many can—and should—be treated through alternative methods like physical therapy.
Posted April 13, 2023 | Health & Wellness Blog
Low back pain is one of the most common medical conditions with roughly 80% of adults experiencing some form of low back pain in their lifetime with a high chance of recurrence. Thankfully, for a vast majority of those individuals, the pain self resolves. But for many that pain can persist and really start to negatively impact their daily lives.
Posted March 14, 2023 | Health & Wellness Blog
While there’s no end all be all way that works for everyone when it comes to the management and treatment of pain, at Elite PT we generally focus on four stages of rehabilitation—relief, recovery, return, and performance.
Posted February 16, 2023 | Health & Wellness Blog
When it comes to low back back—as with most ailments—understanding your condition as well as its causes are crucial to the recovery process.
Posted September 26, 2022 | Health & Wellness Blog
Arthritis is a chronic condition that causes inflammation of the joints. It can cause pain, stiffness, and swelling. The hips, knees, hands, and spine are the most commonly affected joints. Arthritis is not a single disease but an umbrella term that includes a variety of different types. Some of the more common examples are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.
Posted July 24, 2022 | Health & Wellness Blog
Nerve pain is a common symptom of many conditions, including injury and disease. Nerve pain can be mild or severe, short-term or chronic. It can affect one nerve or several at once and can vary in intensity from one person to another based on factors like overall health, activity level, genetics, and more. The good news is that there are many treatments available for the various types of nerve pain—from nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to acupuncture—and you may find relief with some simple lifestyle changes too!