Natural Option for Neck Arthritis

March 24, 2022

While it’s true that neck arthritis suffers can find relief through movement and exercise, those living with the disorder may naturally assume such treatments would be painful. But not so, said physical therapist Mary Rose Strickland, PT, DPT, OCS, with New Life Physical Therapy. “Movement is very important for those who suffer from neck arthritis,

Annual Physical Therapy Check-ups Lead To Injury Prevention, Early Intervention

March 16, 2022

We all know that visiting your physician for an annual physical is critical in maintaining long-term health, just as dental exams twice a year helps ensure oral health throughout a lifetime. But what about annual check-ups with a physical therapist? According to Mary Rose Strickland, co-owner and physical therapist at New Life Physical Therapy, annual

Why Movement Matters

March 16, 2022

By Mary Rose Strickland, PT, DPT, OCS While the profession of physical therapy is often characterized under the generalized label “rehabilitation,” I am eager to create a wider narrative – one that focuses on physical therapy’s overall ability to change lives by helping people move better. When it comes down to it, physical therapy is

Playing Multiple Sports Leads to Healthier Kids

March 16, 2022

By Mary Rose Strickland, PT, DPT, OCS In an era of specialization in sports involving athletes of all ages, most medical experts agree that young athletes generally remain mentally and physically healthier, achieve greater success, and learn to enjoy a lifetime of physical fitness when they opt to play multiple sports. In contrast, allowing youths

Physical Exercise Essential For Strong Mind

March 16, 2022

While a relationship between the body and mind has long been theorized – 1st century Roman poet Juvenal once suggested people should pray for “mens sana in corpore sano” (a sound mind in a sound body) over power and wealth – physical therapist Mary Rose Strickland points out that today, a physiological connection between physical

Flexibility Tips: To Stretch or Not to Stretch?

March 16, 2022

By Jordan Hove, PT, OCS Many have grown up with the understanding that, whenever you’re about to work out, compete or otherwise push your body, it is important to stretch immediately before the activity in order to prevent injury and perform your best. Yet, despite these long-held beliefs –  perhaps surprisingly – there’s little evidence