Most people think of NEEDING physical therapy only when they are injured, in pain or prescribed by a doctor… However, most people would benefit from the physical therapy prescribed exercises, stretches and mobility drills regardless of their pain levels or athleticism. Most forms of exercise and yoga classes elicit activation of larger muscle groups without …
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Ever been to a yoga class because you were having pain, only to find after the class you felt in more or the same pain? That’s because NOT ALL YOGA IS CREATED EQUAL. Most yoga classes and yogic postures are based on thousands of years ago and were actually designed for a males body type. Women’s …
Depression rates have continued to rise in America, and these rates were especially increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. While social isolation and financial risks and concerns associated with job losses contribute to a high portion of these increased rates, I also believe that there were other contributing factors. Exercise, whether individually but especially in a …
Scientists, physical therapists, and physicians have always known balance to be an important health aspect. Falls and fall related injuries, incidences and hospitalizations account for a major sum of our health care expenses. However, there is now new information that actually confirms that balance is a key proponent of good health and longevity. A recent …
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disorder that can not only affect your joints but many other body systems as well. RA can cause a wide variety of symptoms, impacting the lungs, skin, kidneys, eyes, heart, bone marrow and blood vessels. Unlike osteoarthritis, which is caused from typical wear and tear to the …
Sleep is one of the most underestimated components of healthy living and success in life as well as exercise performance. In today’s world we are suffering from a sleep loss epidemic. We are now, more than ever, surrounded by countless distractions, technology, thoughts, worries and stressors that make sleep challenging. Maybe you are having trouble …
As the kids head back to the classroom, parents may also be finding themselves spending increased time seated at a desk. We tend to live in a subconscious mindset when we are mentally focussed on a task or computer work, often completely forgetting or ignoring what our bodies are doing. I know I often start …
As summer comes to a close, it’s time to get those kiddos back in school. The heat and high activity levels may have increased your kid’s calorie intake with foods less favorable than veggies. Yes…I’m talking about the ice cream, popsicles, goldfish, hot dogs, and BBQ. But as we get back into school mode, keep …
***This blog is intended for medical professionals If you are familiar with the LYT yoga method, you know by now that we LOVE eccentric exercise! If you are not, I will share with you why eccentric exercise is so important in tissue repair and recovery. What does eccentric mean? Muscles contract in 3 different ways. …
Ever heard of the phrase “I just had this gut feeling?” Well, believe it or not, there is actually a lot of scientific merit to support this long-used phrase. Our brain-gut axis, also referred to as our HPA axis, is a newer term in the medical field that reveals a direct connection between what we …
