One of our goals when seeing a patient for physical therapy is to complete their course of treatment in a judicious number of visits. This has become more important over the past few years with increasing co-pays and higher deductibles. Most...
Read moreSpring cleaning for the soul
March 20 marks the spring equinox. This signifies the first official day of spring and the moment the sun crosses the equator. It is common to celebrate this date as a time for cleansing and rebirth. Many use this as an opportunity to deep clean...
Read moreStarting a healthy habit for 2017
Do you wake up the first day of January energized to make a New Year’s resolution that will drastically improve your life? In our enthusiasm for self-improvement, we often overcommit to numerous changes all at once and find that we fall short of...
Read moreChair yoga, part 2 – Amp it up!
Last month, Crystal Hill’s article illustrated ways for a beginner (or those with physical challenges or limitations) to use a chair and get closer to the full experience of yoga poses with extra safety and support. The chair can also be used by...
Read moreGentle chair yoga
Yoga is a wonderful practice of wellness that can take many different forms. This is a blessing and a curse as it offers sufficient options to suit everybody and every need, yet can be confusing to the practitioner in selecting the appropriate...
Read moreProps for a smart yoga practice — Part 2 – Using the wall
Think of the walls of your house: strong, sturdy and providing a solid foundation upon which the rest of the dwelling can be built. The wall can provide the same service to our yoga practice – a strong foundation onto which the rest of the yoga...
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