by buildpt | Dec 3, 2019 | Active Aging
For some, the Holiday Season can be a time of social isolation and loneliness. This can be especially true for older adults who live alone, according to Palmer physical therapists Anne Thomas. Research shows social isolation can have adverse effects such as...
by buildpt | Nov 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
Don’t have time for exercise? Perhaps it’s time to reframe what true exercise looks like, says Palmer physical therapists Anne Thomas. “Exercise doesn’t require a gym, special equipment or a high intensity,”...
by buildpt | Sep 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
When only one in three adults get the recommended amount of physical activity their bodies need each week (according to the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition), Palmer physical therapist Anne Thomas says it’s difficult to...
by buildpt | Sep 4, 2019 | Active Aging, Active Living, Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy
When we’re young, falls are treated as teaching opportunities. “Get back on your feet, brush yourself off and keep moving toward your goals,” we were told. But as we age, falls take on a much greater significance. According to Palmer physical...
by buildpt | Aug 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
Many have grown up with the understanding that, whenever you’re about to work out, compete or otherwise push your body, it’s important to stretch immediately before the activity in order to prevent injury and to perform your best. Yet, despite these long-held beliefs,...
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