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From Pavement to Pathways: Essential Tips for Transitioning to Trail Running
While an exciting change of pace, switching from road running to trail running can present a number of challenges, and can even be dangerous for those unfamiliar with the uneven, often unpredictable terrain of the trail. Here are some tips to help you perform better when you’re out on the trail.
Embrace the Chill: 9 Essential Tips for Winter Workouts
The ability to exercise is severely affected by the change in seasons, especially people who live in areas with cold winters. A drop in temperature does not have to mean a drop in your exercise routine. Learn how to modify your exercises depending on your fitness level.
Why Dynamic Stretching Should Be Part of Your Workout Routine
Research has discovered that there are several benefits to a dynamic or moving stretch. There is an increase in blood flow to the muscles, improved range of motion in more than just one plane of motion, and it enhances body awareness and muscular performance.
Understanding Back Pain: How Physical Therapy Can Make a Difference
Back pain affects many, stemming from poor posture, muscle strain, or chronic conditions. Physical therapy offers customized treatments like exercises and manual techniques to relieve pain, strengthen the body, and improve posture for long-term recovery and mobility.
How to Ease Back into Working Out: Tips for All Fitness Levels
Getting back into fitness after a break can be challenging but rewarding. This guide shares practical tips on easing into exercise safely, setting achievable goals, and prioritizing rest and recovery to create a sustainable, motivating workout routine for all fitness levels.
Ready to Run? Key Strategies to Get Started Running Safely
Running boosts physical and mental health, improving cardiovascular strength, reducing stress, and enhancing mood. This guide covers benefits, types of running, proper gear, and safety tips to help beginners and seasoned runners alike build a safe, enjoyable, and lasting routine.
Vertigo vs. Dizziness: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Your Symptoms
Kasey Adinolfi, PT, DPT, Assistant Director at PTSMC Southington, recently visited the Calendar House in Southington to talk about these differences and the ways she would approach treating vertigo and dizziness. Check out a brief overview of her presentation in the video below!
The Connection Between Good Posture and Back Pain Relief
There are many “posture police” out there, and you may be one of them. Physical Therapists talk to patients about it all the time, urging them to “sit up straight,” “tighten your tummy muscles,” “keep your shoulders back and your head up.”
The Role of Vestibular Rehabilitation in Managing Dizziness
If you’re regularly experiencing dizziness, imbalance, spatial disorientation or vision disturbances, you may have a vestibular disorder. We have a number of physical therapists at PTSMC trained in evaluating dizziness and balance disorders.
