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Exercises to prepare you for ski season
The ski season is just around the corner here in Vermont! For a fun and safe ski season this year, add lower extremity strength on your to-do list as well as switching to your winter tires. Some benefits of lower extremity strengthening pre- ski season: Increases...
I am having orthopedic surgery—now what?
The decision to have orthopedic surgery can be intimidating, whether it's a rotator cuff repair, joint replacement or other soft tissue surgery. This guide was written by a physical therapist to help you prepare for your orthopedic surgery and rehabilitation. It will...
The Lesser Known Benefits of Exercise
Most people know that exercise is beneficial for our muscles, bones, and heart, but lesser known is the positive impact it can have on many other aspects of our health. A growing body of research is demonstrating that exercise is also beneficial for our mental...
“You’re a PT? Can I ask you about…”
“Sure!” is usually my answer. Here is the inside scoop of what goes through our heads as you talk. How can I be most helpful in this moment? Knowing we are not going to be able to do sufficient testing in that moment or give you a full PT program, we will be...
The Importance of a Warm-Up and Cool-Down
Warming up before physical activity and cooling down has been debated for quite some time. Some swear by it, while others see no point. You might be eager to leap into your exercise routine and get on with the day — but don't just dive in. Regardless of whether you...
The Benefits of a Walking Routine: Why You Should Lace Up and Get Moving
In a world filled with high-intensity workouts and complex fitness plans, it's easy to overlook one of the simplest and most effective forms of exercise: walking. While it might not seem as intense as running or hitting the gym, a regular walking routine offers...
What is this “mom pooch” and what can I do about it?
A “Mom Pooch" is a rounded or distended belly, typically in the lower abdomen, that can occur post-partum. Some women experience this for just a few months and others for years after giving birth. It can be related to a variety of factors such as loss of skin...
Tips for Finding Your Balance
Whether you are trying to pounce from rock to rock hiking down a mountain, maximize your glide on your ultra narrow skate skis, hopping off your truck while carrying a box of nails, or walking to the bathroom in the middle of the night, there is one common...
Walking in Infants: What is normal and how can I encourage them to walk more?
Once your child has mastered the art of crawling, scooting, rolling, or creeping and is able to move around your home quickly and efficiently, you may ask yourself what to do next to encourage your child to stand up and walk around. This article aims to identify ways...
Our Guide to Choosing Running Shoes
Shopping for the right running shoe can be difficult and overwhelming. With all the different options out there, how do you know which one is right for you? Here, we will break down the “anatomy” of a running shoe and the purpose each piece serves in hopes to guide...
4 Best Exercises for Low Back Pain
Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons for people to see either a physician or a physical therapist. In a 1 year time span, about 65% of the population will experience back pain at least once and between 70-84% of people will experience lower back pain at...
Boost Your Health with a Deep Breath
We tend to take breathing for granted. Without having to think about it, we are constantly replenishing our oxygen supply and ridding ourselves of carbon dioxide. Although breathing can take place without conscious effort, you can consciously improve the quality of...
To Kegel or Not to Kegel?
First Off... What the heck is a Kegel? A Kegel is an exercise that can be used to help strengthen and build endurance of the pelvic floor muscles. There are different ways Kegels can be performed depending on what your focus is (i.e., coordination of pelvic floor and...
Workplace Wellness: Safe Lifting at Work
If you read last month’s post on fixing your slump at work and that doesn’t sound like it fits in with your work life, then this post might be for you! If you find yourself at a job where you are lifting frequently and worried about your back health or your knees,...
Workplace Wellness: How to fix your slump at work
And no, we're not talking about your cognitive slump that has you reaching for your second or third cup of coffee around 2pm. We're talking about your posture and the physical slump that has you looking like Quasimodo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame while sitting at...
“I haven’t done this in a while”: How not to get hurt with your New Year’s resolutions
It’s the end of December, you probably have been eating too many cookies and sitting around with yummy drinks for the whole month. January is approaching and this might be the time to finally get back to exercising but it’s been a while and you wonder if your body...
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