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...
by Ben Montgomery | Mar 30, 2018 | Exercise
During a time when the U.S. is so focused on reducing the cost of overall medical expenses, Bryant physical therapist Adam Carson shared a staggering number that, according to medical professionals, could be significantly reduced through preventative care: $67.7...
by Ben Montgomery | Mar 2, 2018 | Sports Injuries
In an era of specialization in sports involving athletes of all ages, Bryant physical therapist Adam Carson joins most medical experts in agreeing that young athletes generally remain mentally and physically healthier, achieve greater success, and learn to enjoy a...
