Physical therapy can help you get moving to counteract negative health effects. Chances are, you’re reading this article while seated. More than 75 percent of all Americans have jobs that require them to sit for more than half of their waking hours each day, not counting the time they spend commuting to and from work […]
Your Spine Will Thank You
Aging Doesn’t Have to Mean Back Pain The normal process of aging often brings with it an increase in aches, pains, and overall stiffness of the spine. Many people believe that this is an inevitable consequence of getting older, but this isn’t necessarily true. As we age, the condition of the spine changes due to […]
Case Study: CORA’s ActiveTracks Program Is Empowering People to Lead Healthier Lives
CORA Physical Therapy’s ActiveTracks program works to prevent, evaluate, and treat acute and chronic injuries resulting from overuse or participation in high-impact or high-repetition sports. Through community outreach, the program provides athletes with a comprehensive approach to injury prevention, rehabilitation, wellness, and education. Our community-first mentality is what allows us to thrive, so we are […]
Kinesio Taping: A Popular, Noninvasive Treatment Option for Sports Injuries and More
Not Fancy, Just Effective Therapeutic taping is not new, but some relatively new and effective products and methods — such as Kinesio Taping — are providing different and sometimes better outcomes. Some studies have shown that therapeutic taping provides a variety of benefits, including a more than 90 percent reduction in pain. Physicians, physiotherapists, certified […]
The Science Behind Ergonomic Workstations
5 benefits ergonomics can provide to employers and employees The science of ergonomics, or human factors engineering, gets its name from the Greek word for work: ergon. This study of workplace efficiency is a recognized science with a body of proven research and practices, and a global community of specialists. In the United States, there […]
3 Benefits of the AlterG Treadmill
Defying gravity can remove obstacles to exercise Many patients face barriers to exercise, including pain and being overweight. The AlterG Treadmill helps remove these barriers by providing an experience that’s the equivalent of being in water without the resistivity of water or having to wear a bathing suit. Similar in many ways to aquatic therapy, […]
