by buildpt | Feb 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
While it’s expected that most older people tend to slow down with age, the notion that seniors and soon-to-be seniors should trade in exercise and their active lifestyles for bingo and rocking chairs is definitely antiquated, says Hillsboro physical therapist Nancy...
by buildpt | Jan 9, 2019 | Healthy Living, Uncategorized
Finding a workout routine that fits your personality is one of the key ways to achieve optimal results,says Hillsboro physical therapist Kent Bond.And, that holds particularly true for introverts – those who may be uneasy about joining a gym or a fitness class due to...
by buildpt | Dec 3, 2018 | Injury Prevention
Digging out boxes of holiday decorations, hauling packages to and from the car, hiding gifts away on the higher shelves at the back of your closet … the Holiday Season certainly requires its fair share of bending, lifting and reaching. This, coupled with the cooler...
by buildpt | Nov 1, 2018 | Aging & Active
To the 43 million Americans who have low bone density, putting them at high risk of osteoporosis, Hillsboro physical therapist Nancy Causton has an important message: exercise is good medicine. But not just any exercise – weight-bearing, muscle-strengthening exercise....
by buildpt | Oct 4, 2018 | Healthy Living
While the profession of physical therapy is often characterized under the generalized label “rehabilitation,” Hillsboro physical therapist Laura Perry is eager to create a wider narrative – one that focuses on physical therapy’s overall ability to change lives...
by buildpt | Sep 4, 2018 | Healthy Living, Injury Prevention, Pain Relief
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...
by buildpt | Aug 3, 2018 | Injury Prevention, Pain Relief, Sports
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), high school athletes account for about 2 million injuries and around a half-million doctor visits each year. But few of these injuries, says Hillsboro physical therapist Nancy Causton, are as costly to...
by buildpt | Jul 2, 2018 | Healthy Living
It turns out our furry friends have more to offer us than companionship and unconditional love. According to Hillsboro physical therapist Laura Perry, multiple studies show that dog owners are generally healthier and more likely to meet national fitness benchmarks...
by buildpt | Jun 1, 2018 | Back Pain, Pain Relief
Shoulder pain in older adults often appears suddenly, as if caused by a sudden trauma or injury. But for many, says Hillsboro physical therapist Nancy Causton shoulder injuries are often the result of musculoskeletal conditions directly associated with aging and, more...
by buildpt | Apr 27, 2018 | Healthy Living, Sports
With child obesity still an epidemic in the U.S. and reams of research showing both the immediate and long-term benefits of youth exercise, it’s the duty of parents today to make movement and activity a part of kids’ lifestyles, says Hillsboro physical therapist Kent...
