by Net Health | Jun 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
For many, summer is defined by a whirlwind of outdoor activity, a natural response to warmer, brighter and longer days. But as we venture out into the sun for yard work, bike rides, morning jogs, long hikes and swimming at the beach, Palmer physical therapist Anne...
by Net Health | May 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
The longer days and warmer weather of spring can be invigorating, enticing runners of all levels to up their games. But while this time of year may motivate one to increase the duration, frequency and intensity of their runs, Palmer physical...
by Net Health | Apr 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
A “weekend warrior” is someone who, due to the hectic nature of a typical workweek, opts to cram most of her or his exercise into weekend workouts, activities, games and/or competitions. And while Palmer physical...
by Net Health | Mar 4, 2019 | Physical Therapy
At a time when studies indicate people are getting increasingly less sleep, one thing remains clear, says Palmer physical therapist Anne Thomas: we need to take sleep much more seriously as it is critical to both health and healing. “Those who don’t get enough sleep...
by Net Health | Feb 5, 2019 | Physical Therapy
Core workouts. Core-building exercises. Core strength. “You’ve got to work your core!” Seems like everyone in the fitness world is always talking about “the core,” yet does the typical person fully understand what the core is and why it matters so much? According...
by Net Health | Jan 9, 2019 | Active Living
According to new fitness guidelines released by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services in late 2018, 80 percent of U.S. adults and kids aren’t getting all the exercise they need for optimal health. It goes without saying then, says Palmer physical...
by Net Health | Dec 4, 2018 | Active Living, Physical Therapy
If you vow to never rest until you reach your personal health or athletic performance goal, you are overlooking a vital part of training and rehabilitation: recovery. That’s according to Anne Thomas, owner of Body In Balance Physical Therapy in Palmer. While the...
by Net Health | Nov 5, 2018 | Active Aging, Active Living, Physical Therapy
The American office worker spends 8 to 10 hours a day seated behind a desk. Such a sedentary lifestyle, says Palmer physical therapist Anne Thomas, not only contributes to our country’s obesity epidemic, but it can also contribute to multiple injuries and disorders...
by Net Health | Oct 2, 2018 | Pain Management, Physical Therapy
While the profession of physical therapy is often characterized under the generalized label “rehabilitation,” Palmer physical therapist Anne Thomas is eager to create a wider narrative – one that focuses on physical therapy’s overall ability to change lives by...
by Net Health | Sep 4, 2018 | Pain Management, Physical Therapy
While drinking plenty of water is critical to life, health and healing, simply submerging your body in water (i.e., a pool) opens up opportunities for relief and fitness for those who otherwise may have difficulty exercising. This is especially important for aging...
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