by Ben Montgomery | Jul 30, 2019 | Exercise
Many have grown up with the understanding that, whenever you’re about to work out, compete or otherwise push your body, it’s important to stretch immediately before the activity in order to prevent injury and perform your best. Yet, despite these long-held beliefs,...
by Ben Montgomery | Jul 11, 2019 | Back Pain
Despite being one of the top causes of disability in the U.S., affecting around eight in 10 people in their lifetimes, back pain is an ailment often misunderstood by those affected, says Bryant...
by Ben Montgomery | Jun 5, 2019 | Exercise, Healthy Living
It’s vacation season, and for many that means visiting faraway friends, exploring new places and possibly even crossing some things off the ol’ bucket list. Unfortunately, traveling often also means lots of sitting, interrupted sleep patterns due to...
by Ben Montgomery | May 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
Studies show about three-quarters of all Americans will experience foot pain at some point in their lives. Of them, more than 2 million people who seek treatment each year will learn they suffer from an overuse condition called plantar fasciitis. Fortunately,...
by Ben Montgomery | Apr 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
All kids need exercise. Stacks of scientific research through the years support the myriad ways exercise helps young bodies and minds as they develop and grow. It’s important, then, for parents to encourage their children to be active and develop healthful...
by Ben Montgomery | Mar 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
As a large portion of the nation’s attention turns to the “March Madness” NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament in the coming days, Bryant physical therapist Adam Carson says now is an ideal time to educate fans, young competitors and even...
by Ben Montgomery | Feb 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
While it’s expected that most older people tend to slow down with age, the notion that seniors and soon-to-be seniors should trade in exercise and their active lifestyles for bingo and rocking chairs is definitely antiquated, says Bryant physical...
by Ben Montgomery | Jan 8, 2019 | Exercise, Healthy Living
Finding a workout routine that fits your personality is one of the key ways to achieve optimal results, says Bryant physical therapist Adam Carson. And, that holds particularly true for introverts – those who may be uneasy about joining a gym or a fitness class due to...
by Ben Montgomery | 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 Ben Montgomery | Nov 5, 2018 | Exercise, Healthy Living
To the 43 million Americans who have low bone density, putting them at high risk of osteoporosis, Bryant physical therapist Adam Carson has an important message: exercise is good medicine. But not just any exercise – weight-bearing, muscle-strengthening exercise. “As...
