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...
by Ben Montgomery | Oct 2, 2018 | Healthy Living
While the profession of physical therapy is often characterized under the generalized label “rehabilitation,” Bryant physical therapist Adam Carson is eager to create a wider narrative – one that focuses on physical therapy’s overall...
by Ben Montgomery | Sep 4, 2018 | Healthy Living, Injury Prevention, Pain Relief
While drinking plenty of water is critical to life, health and healing, simply submerging your body in water (i.e., a pool) opens up opportunities for relief and fitness for those who otherwise may have difficulty exercising. This is especially...
by Ben Montgomery | Aug 6, 2018 | Sports Injuries
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), high school athletes account for about 2 million injuries and around a half-million doctor visits each year. But few of these injuries, says Bryant physical therapist Adam Carson, are as costly to a...
by Ben Montgomery | Jun 22, 2018 | Exercise, Healthy Living
It turns out our furry friends have more to offer us than companionship and unconditional love. According to Bryant physical therapist Adam Carson, multiple studies show that dog owners are generally healthier and more likely to meet national fitness benchmarks than...
by Ben Montgomery | Jun 1, 2018 | Injury Prevention, Pain Relief
Shoulder pain in older adults often appears suddenly, as if caused by a sudden trauma or injury. But for many, says Bryant physical therapist Adam Carson, shoulder injuries are often the result of musculoskeletal conditions directly associated with aging and, more...
by Ben Montgomery | Apr 27, 2018 | Exercise, Healthy Living
With child obesity still an epidemic in the U.S. and reams of research showing both the immediate and long-term benefits of youth exercise, it’s the duty of parents today to make movement and activity a part of kids’ lifestyles, says Bryant physical therapist Adam...
