The Importance of Balance – Insights from a Physical Therapist

August 20, 2023

Balance is a fundamental skill that allows us to perform daily activities with ease and confidence. It is the ability to maintain the body’s center of gravity within the base of support, preventing falls and facilitating functional mobility. In this article, we will delve into the importance of balance, common causes of balance impairments, and

Bladder Health

August 16, 2023

The bladder, a remarkable organ often taken for granted, plays a vital role in our overall well-being. Responsible for storing and eliminating urine, it serves as an essential component of our urinary system. While bladder health is often overlooked, its importance becomes apparent when we experience discomfort, urgency, or other urinary issues. This article will

The Importance of Strength Training

August 8, 2023

Difficulty with performing daily tasks? Unable to perform hobbies that you use to enjoy due to pain or weakness? Maybe it’s time to talk to your New Life Physical Therapist about improving your functional strength. The importance of strength training cannot be understated. Strength training has a wide variety of benefits, including improved bone density,

Understanding Tendon Issues: Part 2 – Treatment

July 27, 2023

Part 1 of “Understanding Tendon Issues” went into detail on the differences between more acute inflammation vs. chronic irritation to the tendon and what is happening on a cellular level. This is important to set the stage because the treatment can be different based on which phase your tendon issue is in, and expectations on

Understanding Tendon Issues: Part 1

July 19, 2023

Tendons play a crucial role in our bodies, connecting muscles to bones and allowing us to move and perform various activities. However, sometimes these important structures can develop problems that affect their function. Two common tendon issues are tendonitis and tendonosis. In this article, we will explore these conditions to help you better understand them

Responsible Sun Exposure

July 13, 2023

The Importance of Responsible Sun Exposure: Protecting Your Skin and Health As the sun shines brightly, it’s tempting to bask in its warmth and soak up its rays. In fact, your health can greatly benefit from responsible exposure to the sun. But responsible exposure does not always mean lathering up or spraying down with sunscreen

Active Kids Set Up to Become Healthy Adults

July 11, 2023

With child obesity still an epidemic in the U.S. and reams of research showing both the immediate and long-term benefits of youth exercise, it’s the duty of parents today to make movement and activity a part of kids’ lifestyles. And the first step in teaching kids to be active is to be a good role

Foot Pain Relief: Long Term Strategies to Use

July 7, 2023

As we go through life, most of us take thousands of steps per day. One foot in front of the other, propelling our body forward, up, down, sideways, over obstacles, etc. The foundational piece of all these steps is a very important and complex structure, our foot. Our foot is not simply a big block

Healthspan Matters

June 27, 2023

In the pursuit of longevity, we often focus on extending our lifespan, the number of years we spend on this planet. However, there is another crucial aspect of aging that deserves equal attention: healthspan. Healthspan refers to the period of our lives during which we enjoy good health, free from chronic diseases and disabilities. While