Top Tips for Running in the Cold

As seasons change and the clock falls back, outdoor runners face several obstacles they don’t run into during warmer, longer summer and early fall days. Runners have to deal with dropping temperatu...

5 Steps to Prevent Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. The Plantar Fascia is a ligament that connects the toes to the heel bone on the arch of the foot. The injury can occur at any age, b...

Lending a Hand: Helping Loved Ones with Arthritis

Living with arthritis is a challenge. Those suffering from arthritis often deal with pain on a daily basis, and while arthritis isn’t a life sentence, it does affect the way people go about their d...

6 Ways to Improve Your Posture

Poor posture can lead to chronic muscle and joint pain over time, which is why it’s important to break bad habits such as slouching and hunching before the damage is incurred. Here are six ways for...

The Advantages to Wearing a Knee Sleeve Post Injury

Knee injuries are very common among athletes at every level. However, knee sleeves are frequently seen on professional and college athletes, but why?Knee sleeves protect the knee from further injur...

Trick or Treat! Healthy Halloween Choices

Halloween is just around the corner, so before you head out to the store to buy a mixed bag of candy for your trick-or-treater; take the time to learn about the nutritional facts in candy. Hallowee...

Juvenile Arthritis Affects Nearly 300,000 Families

Typically when we hear the word arthritis our minds immediately envision older adults. This isn’t always the case as approximately 294,000 children are afflicted with arthritis or what is coined ju...

Recognizing and Treating Chronic Pain

Pain is your body alarming you to injury, ignoring or pressing snooze for this alarm can lead to conditions far worse than a stiff back in the morning. Pain is more than just a symptom; it is a deb...

An Intro to Foam Rolling and Foam Rolling for Back Pain

Foam rolling has come into popularity among those in the physical therapy and fitness industries in recent years. At one time, foam rolling was only used by elite athletes, coaches and physical the...

10 Basic Knee Strengthening Exercises

The knee is one the most commonly injured joints in the human body. However, it is never too late to strengthen both the knee and the surrounding muscles to prevent further injury. The surrounding ...