By Miguel J. Ortiz Many people believe that the only time to do physical therapy (PT) is after an injury and this couldn’t be further from the truth. I think the name “therapy” sometimes infers that something is wrong. We need to take a different perspective when it...
When most people think of balance exercises, they tend to imagine a yoga class with people standing on one foot. It isn’t necessarily a motivating image.
By Miguel J. Ortiz When it comes to lifting heavy items, especially off the floor, we often hear “make sure to lift with your legs.” Lifting with your legs will absolutely help prevent back pain and provide a better lift. So, I need to keep lifting with my legs and...
Even in our childhood we learn a great deal from the pain of soreness and movement. Learning to walk just about requires that you fall as well as improve muscular development.