Lifting Techniques Refresher

November 6, 2022

By Jordan Hove PT, DPT Taking out boxes of holiday decorations, hauling packages to and from the car, reaching items on the higher shelves at the back of your closet … the holiday season certainly requires its fair share of bending, lifting and reaching. This, coupled with the cooler weather, makes now the ideal time

Budget-Friendly Ways to Get More Veggies on Your Plate

October 29, 2022

The average adult should aim to get half their plate at each meal filled with fruits and veggies (with veggies being slightly more than fruits).  Many acknowledge the challenges in doing so – cost of fresh fruits and vegetables, not knowing how to prepare or cook certain vegetables, or simply not liking them. Here are

How Much Physical Activity Do I Need?

October 27, 2022

Cardiorespiratory Exercise:  Adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week.  Can be met through 30-60 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five days per week or 20-60 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise three days per week.  One continuous session AND multiple shorter sessions of at least 10 minutes are both acceptable to accumulate the

Movement Snacks Get You Moving at Work

October 18, 2022

It’s been said that too much of anything can be bad for you. And according to local physical therapist Mary Rose Strickland, this theory holds true with sitting – or, pretty much any prolonged sedentary behavior, for that matter. In an age when more people find themselves sitting for hours at a time at home,

Exercise Essential During, After Cancer Treatments

October 16, 2022

As we recognize October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, local physical therapist Mary Rose Strickland finds an ideal opportunity to point out the ways research has shown that movement and exercise can improve the health and quality of life of those who suffer from and have survived cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, multiple

Positive Psychology Can Help Achieve and Support Healthy Behaviors

October 13, 2022

By: Dr. Mary Rose Strickland Positive psychology is the study of that which allows individuals and communities to thrive.  Additionally, studies show having a purpose in life is important in mitigating disease risk and promoting longevity. Ways to engage in positive psychology: Positive emotion – ability to be optimistic and ability to view the past,

Opioid Dangers for Long Term Pain Management

October 11, 2022

October is National Physical Therapy Month. And as medical professionals across the U.S. work together to expound the benefits of physical therapy, the team at New Life Physical Therapy is joining the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) in highlighting a topic that affects the lives of millions: opioid awareness. More specifically, says physical therapist Mary

Can I Still Quit

October 8, 2022

By: Dr. Mary Rose Strickland Tobacco is the single largest preventable cause of morbidity and mortality in the US. On average ~50 million Americans die prematurely every year and ~16 million suffer from diseases caused by smoking. But the good news is, it’s never too late to quit. Quitting reduces the risk of disease –

Working From Home? Why You Should Check The Ergonomics of Your Workspace

October 4, 2022

By Dr. Joe Schilz No other time in human history have so many people worked remotely from their homes than in the past two years.  Whether this is a spare bedroom or the kitchen table, many have had to make do with what they have available. It’s time to make the most of that setup.