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 | 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 | Dec 29, 2017 | Healthy Living, Injury Prevention
As more people continue to turn to health apps on their smartphones to help achieve goals related to exercise and weight loss, it’s important to use such tools with an element of personal caution, says Hillsboro physical therapist Kent Bond. According to a report by...
by Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro | Nov 7, 2017 | Aging & Active, Healthy Living, Injury Prevention
We all know that visiting your physician for an annual physical is critical in maintaining long-term health, just as dental exams twice each year helps ensure oral health throughout a lifetime. But what about annual check-ups with a physical therapist? According to...
by Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro | May 4, 2017 | Aging & Active, Healthy Living, Injury Prevention
As we start what’s been known since 1989 as National Stroke Awareness Month (May), Hillsboro physical therapist Nancy Causton is eager to point out that stroke is a medical emergency that’s highly preventable, and that movement and exercise are keys to such...
