Pondering the New Year…
By Cathy J Leer, PT, MBA
As I sit here, pondering Martin Luther King Day 2021, I find myself thinking back in time and contemplating how far we have come since 1955 when MLK was the most famous spokesperson for … Read more »
Incorporating Ahimsa into Your New Year’s Resolutions
By Lauren Fournier, PT, DPT
The Yamas & Niyamas are the “ten commandments” of yoga philosophy and ethics. “Raja Yoga claims that yama and niyama must be practiced before commencing hatha yoga. It says, “control the mind and then purify … Read more »
What’s Worse Than An Unrequited Crush? A Double Crush!
By Tom Fontana, MSPT
It’s not too early to start thinking about Valentine’s Day and, for some reason, I seem to gravitate to the dark, unfulfilling side of the day (see “How To Prevent A Broken Heart”).
This … Read more »
Pilates For the Pre & Postnatal Population
By Effie Koustas, MSPT
Pre & Postnatal Specialist
Pilates is a great way to incorporate core training into your stability exercise program, and I have a great beginner exercise for you called the “hundreds”.
You start by lying down on … Read more »
Concussion/ Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) Fact Sheet
B Karolina Kozlova, PT, DPT
Neurologic Clinical Specialist
A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). It is caused by a blow to the head, or violent shaking of the of the head, common … Read more »
Cathy’s Story
Hi, I’m Cathy Leer. In 1991 I started Family Physical Therapy Services. But the story of this business started long before that. You see, I was only about 3 years old when my mother started having symptoms of … Read more »
Like Atlas—The Weight Of The World On Your Shoulders
By Tom Fontana, MSPT
Well, maybe not the weight of the world, but at least your weight!
For those with leg injuries, we spend a lot of time working on tasks involving one-legged balance. Whether due to the person’s injury … Read more »
Hacking Your Wandering Nerve Part 2
By Karolina Kozlova, PT DPT
As a child growing up in the Pacific Northwest, we didn’t have the snowy winters that visit New England, but it was definitely cold and snow was always a special occasion. Every time it snowed, … Read more »
Parkinson’s Disease Fact Sheet
By Karolina Kozlova, PT, DPT
What causes Parkinson’s Disease (PD)?
Parkinson’s disease is caused by loss of a neurotransmitter called dopamine that’s produced deep within an area of your brain called the basal ganglia. This chemical helps control movements. With … Read more »
Hips don’t lie!
By James Goodwin, PTA, CSCS
Activate your hips for improved performance!
The hips are crucial in stabilization the pelvis and lower body including the knee. One of the best things you can do before you go for a walk or … Read more »
