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Physical Therapy Successful in Removing Weight-Loss Barriers

Weight loss is one of the top New Year’s Resolutions made by Americans each year, according to multiple sources. Yet, studies conclude that only 8 percent of people actually achieve their annual goals, including those who seek to live healthier, more active lives. While some many point to their busy lives and the lack of personal willpower as the reasons behind this bleak statistic, sometimes functional limitations […]

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 function, decreased activity, and many physical conditions. For instance, we tend to see more instances of issues like high blood pressure, heart disease […]

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 shopping, plan for get-togethers with friends, and fulfill all our […]

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 work and/or school, and optimizing the joy of their upcoming Holiday Seasons. It’s based on this mindset that medical professionals such as physical […]

No Time for Exercise? Make Time for Movement.

s & Nutrition suggesting adults need at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate activity each week, Hoang Le advises people to not underestimate both the long- and short-term benefits of movement … especially this time of year. “Regular exercise often helps reduce stress and improve focus and energy levels, while also improving your mood during the […]

Study Shows Cardio Exercise Aids Stroke Survivors

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 long-term endurance and quality of life. A recent study published in an August 2019 edition of the Journal of the American Heart Association shows […]

5 Fitness Myths during National PT Month

When only one in three adults get the recommended amount of physical activity their bodies need each week (according to the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition), Tampa physical therapist Dr. Ginger Hoang Le says it’s difficult to find fault when an individual is making an effort to exercise … even if the effort’s slightly misguided. But since October is National […]

Strength Training Critical for Active, Independent Aging

To the 43 million Americans who have low bone density, putting them at high risk of osteoporosis, physical therapists have an important message: exercise is good medicine. But not just any exercise – weight-bearing, muscle-strengthening exercise. “Essential to staying strong and vital during older adulthood is participation in regular strengthening exercises, which help prevent osteoporosis and frailty by stimulating […]

5 Exercises to Improve 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 Tampa Bay-area physical therapist Dr. Ginger Le, when someone of advanced age falls, they tend to […]

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