Nutrition and Your Race Physio Logic’s clinical nutritionist, Michelle Miller, MSACN, discusses how to determine the correct amount of carbohydrates, proteins and fats you need to run your best race. What do I eat? By now you may be realizing that what you’re going to eat on a training day will probably differ from the …
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Pelvic floor rehabilitation is a form of physical therapy that helps to address pain, weakness, and dysfunction of the pelvic floor muscles. The pelvic floor muscles run along the base of the pelvis, from the pubic bone to the tailbone, and play an important role in supporting pelvic organs, continence, and sexual function. Muscles of …
Did you know that women are not the only ones affected by pelvic floor dysfunction? While many people associate the term “pelvic floor” with women and childbearing, men also have a pelvic floor. Indeed, when a man experiences an injured, unbalanced, or tight pelvic floor, he may have issues with some of his most important …
Do you or someone you know experience symptoms of urinary urgency, frequency, and/or leakage? Urinary incontinence can have a significant impact on one’s quality of life secondary to reduced physical activity and psychological distress. It is therefore important for those suffering to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Join Dr. Vivian Zhang and Dr. …
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Today, lower back pain has become synonymous with baseline existence. It is something we must simply look forward to having in our chair-sitting, back bending, and stress-inducing lives. In many cases, it’s merely a case of poor movement and not being mindful. Something as simple as bending over, done improperly can cause lower back pain. …
Lower Back Pain From Bending Over? Here’s What You’re Doing Wrong. READ MORE»
Plantar fasciitis is a common condition of the foot causing pain, stiffness, and changes in gait. The term “plantar fasciitis” refers to an inflammation in the fascia found along the bottom, or plantar surface, of the foot. Symptoms are often markedly worse with the first few steps of the day and tend to somewhat diminish …
The shoulder is the most flexible joint in the human body, and it’s not just the ball and socket joint that most people know. The shoulder is a highly complex structure comprised of several joints surrounded by muscles, ligaments, and tendons. With so many moving parts, it is no surprise that there are many shoulder …
The hip is a major joint in the body impacted by many forces all day long. One of the largest articulations in humans, this complex joint is a chief factor in all functional mobility. For example, walking, bending over, stepping, standing, and running are all integral motions potentially affected when a person has hip pain. …
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Tight hips? You’re not alone. Spending a lot of time sitting keeps our hip flexors in a shortened position (more than they should be) and makes them tight. Especially if you’re not taking frequent stretch breaks. But tight hips aren’t just uncomfortable. They can lead to other aches and pains, especially in the lower …
A sore shoulder is a common complaint leading people to seek physical therapy exercises for shoulder pain. Many people describe symptoms of tightness, stiffness, or mobility loss with a shoulder injury. To identify what is potentially wrong, and how to best find relief from shoulder pain, it helps to have a solid understanding of this …
Considering Physical Therapy? Gain more insight into what happens during a typical PT session. In this webinar, viewers will learn about the physical therapy profession, what happens during a typical PT session, and how it can benefit you. More importantly, you will get better insight into what sets us apart from other physical therapy clinics …
Why Does Everything Hurt? You may be suffering from weak arches. Let’s discuss the phenomenon of collapsed arches, common causes, weak arches symptoms, and the repercussions of not correcting them. What do I mean by arches? Let’s recall that sunny July day when you were 12 years old at the water park. There you are, …
Weak Arches: Causes, Injuries, and How to Strengthen Arches. READ MORE»
