Idaho Spine and Sports Physical Therapy supports Equality and Diversity; A Letter from the CEO
Dear Idaho Spine and Sports Physical Therapy Team, As Physical Therapists, we advocate for all patients and clients both as individuals and as a population, in practice, education, and research settings to manage and promote change, and adopt best practice...
Create New, Healthy Habits That Help You Get Through the Pandemic
Many of our daily routines have been upended by COVID-19 and the attempts we’ve all made to abide by phrases that weren’t so familiar at the start of 2020: social distancing, sheltering-in-place, and flattening the curve. And, as we “self-isolate” at...
Create an At-Home Workspace to Stay Pain-Free, Productive
As millions transition into working from home to help thwart the spread of the coronavirus, maintaining both comfort and productivity has no doubt been an issue for many. While in-office workstations are often designed around ergonomic considerations and...
Walk Away from Back Pain & Toward a Healthier You
The man who wrote the words, “We hold these truths to be self-evident,” was later quick to document what he discovered to be another unquestioning truth. “The sovereign invigorator of the body is exercise, and of all the exercises, walking is best,” Thomas...
Physical Therapists Offering Virtual ‘Telehealth’ Visits
It’s said that necessity is the mother of invention. The team at Idaho Spine & Sports Physical Therapy is proving this by offering a new way to see and help patients during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. During this time of uncertainty, while...
Surgery Delayed by COVID-19? Physical Therapy Can Help.
In an attempt to salvage supplies and resources during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, many U.S. hospitals and medical institutions have opted to postpone elective surgeries. This includes non-emergency surgeries scheduled...
Boise Wellness: 5 Exercise Ideas During COVID-19 Social Distancing
As the country bands together to slow the spread of COVID-19 (a.k.a., the coronavirus) through the practice of social distancing, many have found their regularly exercise routines disrupted. Gym closures, group fitness class cancellations and the closing of...
Why Flexibility Matters as You Grow Older
Though it often takes a back seat to strength and cardiovascular fitness, flexibility plays a critical role in ensuring one’s able to maintain a high level of independence and mobility during their Golden Years. While our muscles and tendons tend to naturally...
Boise Artists: Don’t Let Pain or Injury Dampen Your Creative Spirit
We often don’t consider the long-term impact that practicing the fine arts can have on the body. Yet, according to Boise physical therapist Bret Adams, dancers, musicians, visual artists and even performing artists are not immune to...