Good posture is one of the most important things you can do for your body. When you have good posture your muscles, bones and joints are aligned perfectly and can function as they should. If you fail to maintain good posture, you may find yourself dealing with chronic back pain, neck pain and overall fatigue. […]
Sports are great in that they help kids stay outside, active, and learn about the importance of team building. However, as fun as they are, there’s always a chance of injury. In the U.S., approximately 30 million kids and teenagers do sports, and there are over 3.5 million sports injuries every year. According to Johns […]
Experts suggest that backpacks should not exceed about 10 percent of a child’s body weight. However, students often haul more weight on their shoulders due to the multiple textbooks, school supplies, sports gear, and other essentials they need during the day. Carrying more than their fair share of items might keep them from going […]
Like many sports, golf involves a good amount of physical activity. From walking the course to hauling your bag and driving your club, that can take a lot out of a person. It’s clear why so many golfers are ready to hit the hay after a long day on the course. Now, any athlete can […]
The Functional Movement Screen is a pre-participation screening tool that includes seven different body movements that are analyzed before your exercise therapy treatment plan. The FMS uses objective and validated standards to find a movement baseline for you. The screen results help to provide feedback while in the process of exercise therapy. The results […]