A Small Guide to the Anatomy of Your Core

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When it comes to general performance as well as injury prevention and health, we tend to hear an awful lot about our ‘core’. We all know that core stability and core strength are good things that we should be aiming towards, but how many of us really know what that means? In fact, how many […]

How Sitting at Work is Destroying Your Health

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We’ve all heard about how bad sitting is for us, but you might still be surprised to learn just how much of an issue it can be and how much damage you could be doing to your health as a result. Sitting for long periods of time does in fact put very serious strain on […]

How Our Brain Can be Damaged and Repaired

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The brain is an incredibly complex piece of machinery and any attempt to understand it fully is always going to be met with disappointment. Even those who have dedicated their entire lives to neuroscience still don’t know the answers to all the questions we have about the brain, and no attempt to replicate its workings […]

Interview With Physical Therapy Expert – Dr. Laurence Benz

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Dr. Laurence Benz is an award-winning physical therapist and President/CEO of PT Development LLC. He is also a partner at Evidence in Motion, ProRehab –PC, Texas Physical Therapy Specialists, Breakthrough Physical Therapy, and Fit For Work. A lecturer at universities and national conferences, Larry Benz is a Trustee with the Foundation for Physical Therapy, the […]

Why Should You Use Aquatic Therapy For Children With Autism?

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There are different treatments that can be used to help children with autism. When a child is diagnosed with this condition, medical experts come up with a therapy program that can be used in the treatment process. One of the most effective forms of therapy is aquatic therapy. This is a recreational therapy that involves […]

Top 5 Apps That Physical Therapists Would Love

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As people continue to turn to technology to enhance their lifestyle, there are phone apps that can help in virtually any function today. There are different apps that can do anything from helping you to stay fit, to helping you to maintain a good diet. Physical therapy has not been left behind and there are […]

How Speech Therapy Can Help Children With Language And Speech Disorders

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Some children have trouble articulating or saying certain words or sounds. This can be very frustrating for the kids because it means that other people often find it difficult to understand what the child is saying. Fortunately, there are ways to help children with speech disorders. Speech therapy can help kids who have trouble with […]

What Are The Common Dance Related Injuries For Children?

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Dancing has many benefits and it is a great way to keep in shape. It is a popular activity with people of different ages and this has led to an increase in the number of dance studios in most places. While it is often a fun and safe activity, dancing can sometimes have a negative […]

Interview With Physical Therapy Expert – Karen Litzy

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Karen Litzy is a physical therapist based in New York City and host of the Healthy Wealthy Smart podcast. We are very glad to have Karen give us some of her precious time and answer a few of our questions regarding physical therapy. You can follow Karen Litzy on Twitter: @karenlitzyNYC 1. Please tell our […]