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...
6 Physical Therapy Myths during National PT Month
October is National Physical Therapy month, a time when physical therapists like Bret Adams of Boise not only celebrate their profession, but also educate others about the role physical therapy plays in improving the health and vitality of...
To Stretch or Not to Stretch? Tips for Optimizing Flexibility
Many have grown up with the understanding that, whenever you’re about to work out, compete or otherwise push your body, it’s important to stretch immediately before the activity in order to prevent injury and perform your best. ...
Concussion Symptoms can Improve with Managed Exercise & Physical Therapy
With high school sports starting up soon and NFL training camps in full swing, concussions are certain to ramp up within the mainstream consciousness. And, while talk will often point to conventional wisdom which states that “time and rest” are the best and only...
Can’t Get To The Gym? Try This Home Exercise Demo
Can't get to the gym?...Kerby, one of our therapy trainers at Idaho Spine and Sports PT in Boise, demonstrates some great home exercises.
Children’s Sports and Exercise
So far, the new year is starting off great. I have a wonderful staff that produces great results and we are already discharging patients who have actively followed through on their home exercise program. I cannot stress enough how crucial it is to continue your home...
GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR MEDICAL VISITS
TIPS TO ASSIST IN GETTING THE MOST OUR OF YOUR PHYSICAL THERAPY APPOINTMENTS Making an appointment with your physical therapist usually means that you need to improve your physical stability. Once you set an appointment, make sure that you maximize it. These are some...
3 Bad Habits That Could Be The Cause of Knee Pain
Have you ever experienced knee pain? The kind that slows you down in life, niggles when you walk up and down the stairs, hurts every time you bend down, aches when you sit, and just generally leaves you feeling frustrated wondering when it’s finally going to wear off…...
High Heels and Pain
Two years ago, you would never catch me in any other shoes beside high heels (my friends and family know this). I did almost everything in high heels. I did not go to the gym in stilettos, but I rafted the Boise River in high wedge sandals! In 2007, I was in a short...
4 Surprising Things That Make You Feel Tired
Quick question: Do you ever find yourself feeling tired all of the time? Especially after a long day at work, or a day running around after the grandchildren? Maybe it’s not having enough hours sleep? Or perhaps you just find yourself passing up on opportunities...