by Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro | Jan 5, 2017 | Injury Prevention, Pain Relief, Technology
In so many ways, our smartphones make elements of our lives easier and more convenient, putting the world at our fingertips at a moment’s notice. But as we turn to our phones more often to connect, learn about the world and simply occupy downtime, Hillsboro physical...
by Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro | Aug 6, 2015 | Education, Healthy Living, Injury Prevention, Technology
The health effects of prolonged sitting has been a hot topic lately, and Bob Patterson, MPT, MBA, CAE recently addressed the issue in the APTA’s orthopedic magazine. For the average American who sits 13 hours/day, research results don’t offer good news. We know there...
by Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro | Jan 29, 2015 | Aging & Active, Healthy Living, Technology
What does your Twitter account say about you? According to a group of researchers at the University of Pennsylvania, a thorough Twitter analysis can accurately predict the prevalence of heart disease. Just how accurate is the shocking part. The study found that...
by Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro | Jan 8, 2015 | Healthy Living, Technology
When new studies and guidelines make reference to the general term “screen time,” children and teens – along with parents – tend to draw the focus of most research and analysis. And rightfully so. Studies continually show that the amount of time a child spends in...
by Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro | Aug 5, 2014 | Healthy Living, Technology
American author, humorist and public radio celeb, David Sedaris, chronicled his obsession with walking in an essay recently published in The New Yorker. His inclination to walk 5, 15 … even 25 miles in a single day, he says, can be traced back to the moment he bought...
by Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro | Jul 3, 2014 | Healthy Living, Technology
The future of your health is at your fingertips – literally. So long as you have a smartphone and a desire to get fit, there’s a nifty little app out there makers will claim is ideal for you and your fitness goals. You want to eat better, lose weight, track movement...
