Wax On, Wax Off
By Tom Fontana, MSPT
There are many times patients look at us funny when we give them an exercise in which they move in an unfamiliar or “odd” way. While the goal of therapy is always to get a patient … Read more »
Tag Archives: exercise
The Best Form of Medicine is Exercise!
By James Goodwin, PTA, CSCS
Exercise is a fundamental component to our health and well-being, which is why staying active has been featured as a key recommendation in many Government COVID-19 strategies. In fact, moderate exercise such as a brisk … Read more »
Taking Care Of Both Physical And Mental Health During COVID-19
By Tom Fontana, PT
While only the term “physical” appears in our company name, we know that one’s mental health can have profound effects on one’s physical health, which is why we look at the whole person.
During this … Read more »
When Being Pigeon Toed Pays Off
By Tom Fontana, MSPT
Being “pigeon toed” is not usually thought of as being a desirable thing, or an advantageous thing, but there are two (at least!) situations when we use this in PT to our advantage.
The first is … Read more »
Enjoy Fall’s Reds and Yellows Without The Black and Blues
By Tom Fontana, MSPT
Clinical Staff Manager
October is one of the best months to enjoy New Hampshire. The foliage is bursting with color and many of the annoying insects have died off, so it is a great time to … Read more »
From Our Clinical Staff Manager: Plantar Fasciitis
By Tom Fontana, MSPT
Do you wonder if that pain on the underside of your heel is plantar fasciitis? Here’s a quick test you can perform to see if it’s plantar fasciitis or not.
Windlass test: Perform this test … Read more »
The Turtle or The Hare. The Diet or The Exercise: Which One Wins the Race?
By Cathy Leer, PT, MBA
I have a dear friend and book club buddy that always reads the end of the book first to see if she wants to read it. Unhappy ending….no go. Happy ending…I’m in. So why am … Read more »
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Best Training Methods For Improved Cardiovascular Adaptation
By James Goodwin, PTA, CSCS
Have you ever wondered whether to walk/run, swim, bike, or use the elliptical or how intense your cardio workouts should be to improve your cardiovascular adaptation? If your goal is to reduce inflammation, increase endurance/stamina … Read more »
Getting Back To The Routine
By Tom Fontana, MSPT
Now that summer is behind us and the kids are back to school, it’s time to get back to the routine we put on hold while we were concentrating on summer fun, including exercise.
Most of … Read more »
