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5 Winter Activities to Keep You Fit this Christmas

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Snow is falling, temperatures dropping, and with the holiday season right around the corner, your exercise routine may be more difficult to complete than ever. Furthermore, the holidays can be a stressful time for everyone in the family making exercise that much more important during this time. Even though running or walking outside may...
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Feeling Out of Breath? 5 Physical Therapy Exercises to Improve Lung Function

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According to the American Lung Association, about 37 million Americans are affected by pulmonary diseases. COPD (emphysema and chronic bronchitis) is the most prevalent. With the onset of COVID-19 in 2020, the number of individuals that may be affected by pulmonary and respiratory conditions has increased to affect a larger portion of the US...
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Completing Your Home Exercise Program Leads to the Best Outcomes

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If you have been to physical therapy, you likely got a home exercise program. Research says that if you do your home exercise program, you will have a significantly better chance of meeting your goals and feeling better. Not doing your program increases the risk of recurrent injury or flare-ups with less positive outcomes...
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Returning to Activity After the Pandemic

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, activity levels dropped for a lot of people. Between stay-at-home orders, gym closures and working from home, people became more sedentary. On top of that, there were shortages of equipment like dumbbells and bicycles, making staying active at home difficult even if you wanted to. But this summer, things look...
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Physical Therapy is Not Just for Pain, It Can Help You Live Longer

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You know that physical activity is good for you. The benefits are well researched and the list is impressive. Here is just a sampling: Releases endorphins to make you feel good and fight depression Helps control weight Prevents diseases like stroke, diabetes and some forms of cancer Improves sleep Helps you live longer Recent...
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