<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>Health and Wellness Archives - WWSPT.Com</title> <atom:link href="https://wwspt.com/category/health-and-wellness/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://wwspt.com/category/health-and-wellness/</link> <description>Healing, Function, Recovery, Health</description> <lastBuildDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2024 23:25:02 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2</generator> <site xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">215146180</site> <item> <title>Exercise for a Healthy Heart</title> <link>https://wwspt.com/exercise-for-a-healthy-heart/</link> <comments>https://wwspt.com/exercise-for-a-healthy-heart/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Amanda Nguyen PT, DPT]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 12:22:37 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Blood Pressure]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Exercise]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Health and Wellness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Health Heart Awareness Month]]></category> <category><![CDATA[heart]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Isometric Exercises]]></category> <category><![CDATA[physical activity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Physical Therapist]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Physical Therapy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[WWS Physical Therapy and Vestibular Rehabilitation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[WWSPT]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://wwspt.com/?p=4324</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>February is Heart Health Awareness Month!   Valentine’s Day has passed, but it is a good reminder to show the people closest to you love and affection and to give yourself love and care. That includes taking care of Your Body and Your Heart.     As we all know, the Heart is a vital […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://wwspt.com/exercise-for-a-healthy-heart/">Exercise for a Healthy Heart</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wwspt.com">WWSPT.Com</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>February is Heart Health Awareness Month!</h1> <p> </p> <p>Valentine’s Day has passed, but it is a good reminder to show the people closest to you love and affection and to give yourself love and care. That includes taking care of <strong>Your Body and Your Heart.</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="aligncenter" src="https://wwspt.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Heart-Health-scaled.jpeg" alt="" width="830" height="547" /></p> <p> </p> <p>As we all know, the Heart is a vital organ in the body. It pumps blood full of oxygen and nutrients to the rest of the body. Vital signs like heart rate and blood pressure are good indicators of heart health. They are easy to measure and track with the devices <b>Accessible</b> to us now.</p> <p><b>How can you keep your heart healthy?</b> <b>Exercise </b>is a great way to do it. <b>Cardiovascular exercises </b>like running or brisk walking, strength training, and high-intensity workouts can all help improve and maintain your heart health. They can improve blood pressure and efficiency of <b>Your </b>heart. It is recommended you get 150 minutes of moderate activity a week.</p> <p> </p> <p><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter" src="https://wwspt.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Squat-Woman-scaled-e1708103576822.jpeg" alt="" width="803" height="1044" /></p> <p> </p> <p>Some of us cannot tolerate high-intensity workouts and running; thankfully, there are other ways to exercise and get the Cardiac benefits. Recent research shows <b>Isometric exercises</b> and activities are effective in reducing blood pressure. Exercises like planks, knee extension holds, grip holding, and wall squats have proven effective. When you maintain a position for some time, these exercises make you work the muscles longer, making your heart work harder to provide oxygen for the working muscles. The increased load on your heart will make it more efficient and effective over time, thus slowing down your heart rate and improving your blood pressure. Isometric exercises are good for your heart and a great way to improve muscle strength and endurance.</p> <p>Let us know if you need guidance on starting an exercise program or are experiencing pain and discomfort preventing you from moving or exercising. The physical therapists at WWSPT would be happy to help you take good care of Your Body and achieve your goals.</p> <p> </p> <p>Dr. Amanda Nguyen, PT, DPT<br /> WWS Physical Therapy and Vestibular Rehabilitation<br /> Doylestown, PA.<br /> (215) 489-3234</p> <p>The post <a href="https://wwspt.com/exercise-for-a-healthy-heart/">Exercise for a Healthy Heart</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wwspt.com">WWSPT.Com</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://wwspt.com/exercise-for-a-healthy-heart/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">4324</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Exercises to Try for a Healthy Spine</title> <link>https://wwspt.com/exercises-to-try-for-a-healthy-spine/</link> <comments>https://wwspt.com/exercises-to-try-for-a-healthy-spine/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Wendy Webb Schoenewald, PT, OCS]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 14:48:11 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[alignment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[back flexibility]]></category> <category><![CDATA[back pain]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Exercise]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Health and Wellness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Healthy Aging]]></category> <category><![CDATA[LBP]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Low BackPain]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lumbar spine]]></category> <category><![CDATA[orthopedic treatment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Pain]]></category> <category><![CDATA[physical activity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Physical Therapist]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Physical Therapy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[posture]]></category> <category><![CDATA[WWS Physical Therapy and Vestibular Rehabilitation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[WWSPT]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://wwspt.com/?p=4295</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Here are some simple exercises to maintain or improve your back flexibility and decrease back pain. Aerobic exercise: take a short walk daily to interrupt sitting, take long strides, and keep your head and eyes up. When you wake in the morning, do some simple spinal exercises to loosen up the joints and muscles around […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://wwspt.com/exercises-to-try-for-a-healthy-spine/">Exercises to Try for a Healthy Spine</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wwspt.com">WWSPT.Com</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here are some simple exercises to maintain or improve your back flexibility and decrease back pain.</p> <p>Aerobic exercise: take a short walk daily to interrupt sitting, take long strides, and keep your head and eyes up.</p> <p><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter" src="https://wwspt.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Walking-long-stride.jpg" alt="" width="501" height="803" /></p> <p>When you wake in the morning, do some simple spinal exercises to loosen up the joints and muscles around the spine. Repeat these throughout the day.</p> <p>Try flexion: knee-to-chest exercises or child’s pose yoga stretches to open the vertebra and stretch muscles. When you stand, bend over and touch your toes slowly several times. This flexes your spine and improves the flexibility of the hamstrings and buttocks.</p> <p> </p> <p>Try extension: Physical therapists call this exercise a press-up, or in yoga, it’s called an upward dog pose. While lying prone (on your stomach), use your arms and hands at shoulder level to press the chest up to arch the back, letting the hips sag toward the ground. Hold this for about 10 seconds, then return to lying flat. Alternately, when you stand, place your hands in the small of the back and lean backward in an arching motion, hold for 5-10 seconds, and repeat at least five times. This is good to repeat throughout the day to offset prolonged sitting.</p> <p> </p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter" src="https://wwspt.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Extention-exercise.png" alt="" width="728" height="561" />Physical therapy is known to be valuable and effective in managing acute and chronic low back pain, and recent studies suggest that therapy could be most beneficial when used earlier in the care process. Ask your primary care provider about coming to see WWSPT’s skilled clinicians and choose physical therapy first in your care.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://wwspt.com/exercises-to-try-for-a-healthy-spine/">Exercises to Try for a Healthy Spine</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wwspt.com">WWSPT.Com</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://wwspt.com/exercises-to-try-for-a-healthy-spine/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">4295</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Lifestyle changes PTs recommend to prevent or manage Lower Back Pain</title> <link>https://wwspt.com/lifestyle-changes-pts-recommend-to-prevent-or-manage-lower-back-pain/</link> <comments>https://wwspt.com/lifestyle-changes-pts-recommend-to-prevent-or-manage-lower-back-pain/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Wendy Webb Schoenewald, PT, OCS]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 00:02:49 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[back pain]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dynamic stretching]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ergonomic chair]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Exercise]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Health and Wellness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Healthy Aging]]></category> <category><![CDATA[LBP]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lumbar lordosis support]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Musculoskeletal Issues]]></category> <category><![CDATA[orthopedic treatment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[physical activity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Physical Therapist]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Physical Therapy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[postural alignment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[posture]]></category> <category><![CDATA[spine]]></category> <category><![CDATA[WWS Physical Therapy and Vestibular Rehabilitation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[WWSPT]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://wwspt.com/?p=4284</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>What lifestyle changes would PTs recommend to prevent or manage Lower Back Pain (LBP)? Physical Therapists assess lifestyle risk factors that might predispose or aggravate LBP and educate patients about better choices. The most common adjustment is to be aware of sitting with good postural alignment, avoiding slouching, and actively sitting up straight. Sitting and […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://wwspt.com/lifestyle-changes-pts-recommend-to-prevent-or-manage-lower-back-pain/">Lifestyle changes PTs recommend to prevent or manage Lower Back Pain</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wwspt.com">WWSPT.Com</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What lifestyle changes would PTs recommend to prevent or manage Lower Back Pain (LBP)?</p> <p>Physical Therapists assess lifestyle risk factors that might predispose or aggravate LBP and educate patients about better choices. The most common adjustment is to be aware of sitting with good postural alignment, avoiding slouching, and actively sitting up straight. Sitting and scrolling on our phones is a good example where slouching is common, i.e., head down, shoulders rounded, and spine flexed. Try sitting up straight and gazing down at your phone instead.</p> <p>Avoid being sedentary. Prolonged sitting is common in many offices or work-from-home settings but is easily corrected with an ergonomic chair and lumbar lordosis support to create an extension of the spine as you lean back in the chair. For those at a computer, using a standing desk intermittently throughout the day is an effective way to decrease time spent sitting. When your work day ends, avoid sitting. Yes, you can lie on the couch and unload your spine!</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter" src="https://wwspt.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/The-big-slouch.png" alt="" width="801" height="535" /></p> <p>Often, people sit slouched without pain, but when they go to get up, they have trouble straightening without pain because the tissues of the spine are overstretched into the flexed or slouched posture and are strained. When this happens, it’s good to do some backward bending and walk with long strides to balance the spine with some extension movements.</p> <p>Driving long distances can cause the same symptoms, so ensuring your vehicle’s seating alignment is the best for your size and height is important. Cars often have lumbar support built into the seat, which you can adjust for comfort. Another trick is to make sure you sit straight, then align your rear-view and side mirror so when you start to slouch, you won’t be able to see your mirrors, and it will be a reminder to use good posture. Luckily, today, our cars remember these settings for us!</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter" src="https://wwspt.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Car-Posture.png" alt="" width="799" height="533" /></p> <p>Use proper body mechanics when lifting objects from the floor. A straight back and bent knees are best to prevent lumbar muscle strains or spinal strains. Proper sit-to-stand movement is very helpful, and I find I need to teach this to patients with any lower leg or lumbar problem. Commonly, people round forward and stay flexed to stand; however, to stand properly, you should look up, erect, and lift with your hips and legs.</p> <p>Walking is good for your back, so take a short walk before or after a meal or lunch break. Other factors that lower the risk for LBP include maintaining good health habits of aerobic exercise training, whether walking daily or getting to a gym 3-4 times a week performing strengthening and aerobic exercise. Keeping your weight in the normal range and avoiding smoking are additional factors that reduce risk.</p> <p>Physical therapy involves patient education, manual therapies, and strengthening exercises that focus on trunk muscle activation and building endurance to reduce pain. Physical therapy is known to be valuable and effective in managing acute and chronic low back pain, and recent studies suggest it is most beneficial when used earlier in the care process. Ask your primary care provider about coming to see WWSPT’s skilled clinicians and <strong>choose physical therapy first</strong> in your care.</p> <p>Wendy Webb Schoenewald, PT, OCS,<br /> WWS Physical Therapy and Vestibular Rehabilitation<br /> Doylestown, PA.<br /> 215-489-3234</p> <p>The post <a href="https://wwspt.com/lifestyle-changes-pts-recommend-to-prevent-or-manage-lower-back-pain/">Lifestyle changes PTs recommend to prevent or manage Lower Back Pain</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wwspt.com">WWSPT.Com</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://wwspt.com/lifestyle-changes-pts-recommend-to-prevent-or-manage-lower-back-pain/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">4284</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Balance Awareness Week – Aging Well Tips From Wendy</title> <link>https://wwspt.com/balance-awareness-week-aging-well-tips-from-wendy/</link> <comments>https://wwspt.com/balance-awareness-week-aging-well-tips-from-wendy/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Wendy Webb Schoenewald, PT, OCS]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2023 01:27:13 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[aging process]]></category> <category><![CDATA[balance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Balanec Awareness Week]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Brain Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Fitness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Health and Wellness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[injury prevention]]></category> <category><![CDATA[movement]]></category> <category><![CDATA[muscles]]></category> <category><![CDATA[physical activity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[squats]]></category> <category><![CDATA[WWS Physical Therapy and Vestibular Rehabilitation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[WWSPT]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Yoga]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://wwspt.com/?p=4213</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>To age well and maintain my balance, I work several activities into my daily routine. I love Yoga! It includes a lot of single-leg balancing postures, inverted postures good for blood pressure, and many strengthening Poses. However, I realize this is not for everyone! Here are some of my simple exercise activities: I practice deep […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://wwspt.com/balance-awareness-week-aging-well-tips-from-wendy/">Balance Awareness Week – Aging Well Tips From Wendy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wwspt.com">WWSPT.Com</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To age well and maintain my balance, I work several activities into my daily routine.</p> <p>I love Yoga! It includes a lot of single-leg balancing postures, inverted postures good for blood pressure, and many strengthening Poses. However, I realize this is not for everyone!</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter" src="https://wwspt.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Yoga-focus.jpg" alt="" width="801" height="500" /></p> <p>Here are some of my simple exercise activities:</p> <p>I practice deep squats to a frog position when I need to get down on the floor with patients or when gardening, and then stand back up. It uses full hip and knee mobility and maintains the strength of my quadriceps and glutes.</p> <p>I climb up the steps two at a time, using a railing occasionally; this strengthens the legs. I believe we get weaker when we move into one-level homes. All steps build our muscles! Make sure you use a rail on the way down!</p> <p>I walk on curbs or on lines when possible for balance, acting like the flying Valencia’s on the tightrope.</p> <p>Remember, it’s the little things that keep us going!!</p> <p>Wendy Webb Schoenewald, PT, OCS<br /> WWS Physical Therapy and Vestibular Rehabilitation<br /> Doylestown, PA.</p> <p>(215) 489-3234</p> <p>The post <a href="https://wwspt.com/balance-awareness-week-aging-well-tips-from-wendy/">Balance Awareness Week – Aging Well Tips From Wendy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wwspt.com">WWSPT.Com</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://wwspt.com/balance-awareness-week-aging-well-tips-from-wendy/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">4213</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Why 5Ks Are Good for Us</title> <link>https://wwspt.com/why-5ks-are-good-for-us/</link> <comments>https://wwspt.com/why-5ks-are-good-for-us/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Gregory Synnestvedt PT, DPT]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 17:25:51 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[5k walk run]]></category> <category><![CDATA[9/11 heroes Run]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ankles]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Bucks County Womens Journal]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cardiovascular exercise]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dynamic stretching]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Exercise]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fever]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Fitness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Health and Wellness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[heart]]></category> <category><![CDATA[heart attack]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[legs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[orthopedic treatment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[overuse injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[physical activity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Physical Therapist]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Physical Therapy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Runners]]></category> <category><![CDATA[strength training]]></category> <category><![CDATA[TMF]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Travis Manion Foundation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[WWS Physical Therapy and Vestibular Rehabilitation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[WWSPT]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://wwspt.com/?p=3558</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Whether you are an experienced runner or have never participated in a 5K walk/run event, I encourage you to consider participating in the Travis Manion Foundation’s 9/11 Heroes Run. Race Day, is this Fall, on October 8th, in Doylestown, Bucks County, PA. These events are suitable for the body, mind, and spirit, as well as […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://wwspt.com/why-5ks-are-good-for-us/">Why 5Ks Are Good for Us</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wwspt.com">WWSPT.Com</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whether you are an experienced runner or have never participated in a 5K walk/run event, I encourage you to consider participating in the Travis Manion Foundation’s 9/11 Heroes Run. Race Day, is this Fall, on October 8th, in Doylestown, Bucks County, PA. These events are suitable for the body, mind, and spirit, as well as being suitable for the broader community by creating a shared sense of purpose and engagement. Whether you run, walk, jog, or push a stroller or a wheelchair, you can participate in these family-friendly events.</p> <p> </p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter" src="https://wwspt.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Travis-Manion-911-Heroes-Run-2023.png" alt="Travis Manion Foundation TMF" width="300" height="295" /></p> <p> </p> <p>The exercise you get from a 5K run or walk is good because it is sustained aerobic activity which means that the exercise gets your heart rate up and keeps it up for a prolonged period, which requires your body to use more oxygen. This kind of exercise has been shown to benefit your brain, improving pain, mood, and memory.</p> <p>Your heart is a muscle and needs to be exercised to stay healthy and efficient. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise a week. Rather than exercising in isolation, it is sometimes more fun and motivating to exercise by walking or running with others, especially for a good cause.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter" src="https://wwspt.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/WWS-Training-Travis-Manion-Sept-24-2PM.jpg" alt="Training" width="800" height="534" /></p> <p> </p> <p>Whether you plan to run, walk, or jog, you might want to ensure you can go this distance before the event, especially if you haven’t run or walked much recently. Whenever you are beginning a new exercise or trying to push yourself to a new level of exercise, you want to avoid what’s called a “training error.” Training errors occur when an exercise’s intensity, duration, or frequency is progressed too quickly— such as suddenly going for a much longer run or rapidly increasing the total distance you walk or run in a week. Training errors are the most common cause of overuse injuries associated with walking and running for exercise.</p> <p>Guides such as a “couch to 5K” program are helpful to progress the workload on your body in a safe, gradual manner. These programs, which can be found online, are designed to help someone who isn’t active and gradually progress to the point of walking or running 5 kilometers.</p> <p>Another good way to minimize the risk of injury from walking or running for exercise is by performing strengthening exercises. Walking and running are exemplary forms of full-body exercise, but walking or running alone doesn’t challenge certain muscle groups that are important for keeping your legs healthy and functioning at their best. For instance, the muscles on the sides of your hip are very important for stability when landing on one leg, which you do with each step you take, but running does not target these muscles to make them grow stronger. This is why it is essential to do some strength training, even for people who just like to walk for exercise.</p> <p>Weakness in the hips can cause pain and injury around your hip, knee, or even ankle and foot. A simple hip-strengthening exercise for the hip abductors is to lie on your side and raise your leg to the sky (without letting your toes point up to the sky). You might feel this burn on the side of your hip, which is normal. If you have good strength, you should be able to do this 25 times without much difficulty.</p> <p>Another vital muscle group for walking and running is your calf muscles, especially your plantar flexors. These are muscles in the back of your calf that provide your primary source of propulsion. An excellent way to strengthen this group is by doing a heel raise: you go up onto your toes (if you can, you should do this while standing on one foot), then hold this position, up on your tip- toes, then slowly lower yourself back down. If you do this exercise with your knees straight, you work the more significant calf muscle, the gastrocnemius. If you bend your knees a little, you’ll be working on the soleus, which is the small and more profound muscle underneath.</p> <p>Some people believe that too much walking or running is terrible for your joints or can cause arthritis, but numerous studies have shown evidence to suggest otherwise. Walking and running for exercise can be beneficial for weight loss, and weight-bearing exercise can be good for your bones and joints. What’s important is that you have the proper strength and range of motion to move and support your body in the ways you want to move it.</p> <p>Suppose you are trying to get into an exercise routine or walk to improve your health and well-being but are running into pain or want guidance while you try to become more active. In that case, you might consider consulting a physical therapist. PTs are trained to appropriately progress exercise and assess the musculoskeletal system to find the causes of pain. We love to get people moving again!</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter" src="https://wwspt.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Travis-Manion-2021.png" alt="Travis Manion 2021" width="801" height="703" /></p> <p>Running and walking in a group can be fun and powerful, good for the body and soul. Stop by our booth at the Heroes Run! We hope to see you there! We would love your support! (Photo 2021 TM 9/11 Heroe’s Run – a few WWSPT Team members “Vogue”)</p> <p>Dr. Greg Synnestvedt PT, DPT</p> <p>WWS Physical Therapy and Vestibular Rehabilitation<br /> Doylestown, PA.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://wwspt.com/why-5ks-are-good-for-us/">Why 5Ks Are Good for Us</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wwspt.com">WWSPT.Com</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://wwspt.com/why-5ks-are-good-for-us/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">3558</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Finding the Balance in Your Balance System</title> <link>https://wwspt.com/finding-the-balance-in-your-balance-system/</link> <comments>https://wwspt.com/finding-the-balance-in-your-balance-system/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jenna McLane PT, DPT]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2022 14:31:52 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[balance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Balanec Awareness Week]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[BPPV treatment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Bucks County Womens Journal]]></category> <category><![CDATA[falls]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Health and Wellness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[joints]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Physical Therapy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Somatosensory System]]></category> <category><![CDATA[VeDa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Vestibular Rehabilitation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Vestibular System]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Visual System]]></category> <category><![CDATA[WWS Physical Therapy and Vestibular Rehabilitation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[WWSPT]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://wwspt.com/?p=3555</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Is it uncomfortable for you to stand still while having an unexpected conversation? Are you looking for something sturdy to rest your hand on? Perhaps you second-guess invitations to picnics or sporting events because walking on the grass is challenging. Maybe you find yourself parking closer and closer to the shopping cart corral so that you […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://wwspt.com/finding-the-balance-in-your-balance-system/">Finding the Balance in Your Balance System</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wwspt.com">WWSPT.Com</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Is it uncomfortable for you to stand still while having an unexpected conversation? Are you looking for something sturdy to rest your hand on? Perhaps you second-guess invitations to picnics or sporting events because walking on the grass is challenging. Maybe you find yourself parking closer and closer to the shopping cart corral so that you have something to lean on to get into the store.</p> <p>These are all typical behaviors reported in our physical therapy clinic. Not all patients come to us because they have vertigo or are spinning. Many people who arrive at our clinic report limiting their social activities and the hobbies they enjoy due to feeling less confident on their feet. Not all have fallen; some just experience stumbling and tripping at times.</p> <p>Balance, your body’s ability to keep your center of mass over your support base, is something we often take for granted until we struggle with it. Physical therapy can be beneficial in restoring your balance when it is compromised.</p> <p><img decoding="async" src="https://wwspt.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Balance-Vision-Propreoceptors-Vestibular--scaled.jpeg" alt="" /></p> <p>Our bodies rely on peripheral feedback systems to give the brain the information it needs to stay upright and avoid falling. The three sensory systems include our vision, proprioception, and vestibular systems.</p> <p>First, let’s discuss the role your vision plays in balance. Your brain relies on this to learn how your body fits in the surrounding environment. For example, if you see people coming toward you or the ground is uneven up ahead, adjust accordingly.</p> <p>Next, you rely on information from your proprioceptors. These are the sensors in your joints, muscles, and skin that provide information to your brain about where your body is in space. Let’s pretend you are walking down a slope right now. Pressure from your shoe against your foot, a stretch to the muscles in front of your lower leg, and a slight bend in your knee inform your brain that you are on a decline. Someone with peripheral neuropathy, an artificial joint, or an injury can have impaired proprioceptive feedback.</p> <p>Lastly, the vestibular system also provides your brain with information about your movement in space. This is found in your ear, beyond the eardrum. The system has five end organs, including the utricle, saccule, and three semicircular canals. The utricle and saccule have small hair cells that detect horizontal and vertical acceleration, such as riding in a car or going up an elevator.</p> <p>The fluid-filled semicircular canals detect rotational movement in different planes. When your head turns, the left and right vestibular systems generate an impulse based on the fluid shift. This impulse travels to the brainstem and directs the appropriate muscular and visual responses that keep you moving smoothly. When both the left and right vestibular systems are healthy and work together, these adjustments are typically not noticed. But people with damage or weakness in one or both vestibular systems may feel unsteady on their feet, dizzy, or disoriented (as if their eyes are bouncing).</p> <p>When patients arrive at WWSPT with complaints of unsteadiness, we look at their whole medical picture. We thoroughly review their history to identify variables that may be influencing their balance. Do they have chronic back pain or diabetes that may impair their sensation? Have they been on medications that may impact the function of their vestibular system? Are they smokers, have they experienced migraines, and have trouble multitasking? These are just a few questions we may ask that are extremely helpful in identifying possible contributing causes to patients’ imbalance.</p> <p>After reviewing their history, we evaluate how they move. Is one hip weaker than the other? Are stairs difficult? Is there a difference when walking on a smooth indoor surface and going outside? Do busy environments suddenly make them reach for support?</p> <p>Next, we thoroughly evaluate their vestibular system and how the vestibular ocular reflex or VOR reflex works. We screen them for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and evaluate their balance statically and dynamically.</p> <p>First-time patients may feel intimidated by the “strange” exercises they see other patients doing in the gym. Our expertise in balance training allows us to incorporate patients’ individual goals into their therapy. Patients who struggle with talking to their friends while on a walk may be asked to walk, turn their heads, and simultaneously list their weekly grocery items. A hiker, who misses walking in the woods, may find him or herself stepping across our river rocks while wearing a weighted vest. We like to keep it interesting!</p> <p><img decoding="async" src="https://wwspt.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/do-you-suffer-from-Dizziness-.png" alt="" /></p> <p>If you have noticed something doesn’t quite feel right in your movement, do not simply accept imbalance as a part of aging. If left untreated, this could lead to a fall. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries in adults over 65. Enhancing your balance system through physical therapy can help you maintain your independence and the quality of life you enjoy. Be your advocate. Please get in touch with WWS Physical Therapy and Vestibular Rehabilitation, Doylestown, PA., for your balance assessment and treatment plan!</p> <p>Dr. Jenna L. McLane, PT, DPT,</p> <p>The post <a href="https://wwspt.com/finding-the-balance-in-your-balance-system/">Finding the Balance in Your Balance System</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wwspt.com">WWSPT.Com</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://wwspt.com/finding-the-balance-in-your-balance-system/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">3555</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Dentist Chair Triggers</title> <link>https://wwspt.com/dentist-chair-triggers/</link> <comments>https://wwspt.com/dentist-chair-triggers/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Wendy Webb Schoenewald, PT, OCS]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2022 19:53:47 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[balance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[BPPV]]></category> <category><![CDATA[BPPV treatment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Dizziness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Epley maneuver]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Health and Wellness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Treatments]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Vertigo]]></category> <category><![CDATA[vestibular disorders]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Vestibular Rehabilitation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Vestibular System]]></category> <category><![CDATA[WWS Physical Therapy and Vestibular Rehabilitation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[WWSPT]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://wwspt.com/?p=3339</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>At the WWS Physical Therapy and Vestibular Rehabilitation clinic, Doylestown, PA., we treat many patients with a type of #vertigo, called Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo, or #BPPV. BPPV is a peripheral #vestibular disorder involving the inner ear that causes spells of dizziness typically lasting less than one minute when the head is in certain head […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://wwspt.com/dentist-chair-triggers/">Dentist Chair Triggers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wwspt.com">WWSPT.Com</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>At the WWS Physical Therapy and Vestibular Rehabilitation clinic, Doylestown, PA., we treat many patients with a type of #vertigo, called Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo, or #BPPV. BPPV is a peripheral #vestibular disorder involving the inner ear that causes spells of dizziness typically lasting less than one minute when the head is in certain head positions. And Vertigo is defined as an illusion of movement or a sense of spinning. In BPPV, vertigo is brief, lasting only a few seconds.</p> <p>So, you ask – <strong>What does BPPV have to do with the Dentist’s chair?</strong> One wouldn’t think that #BPPV has anything to do with going to the dentist, but patients often have #BPPV attacks when laid back in the dentist’s chair. It’s not the dentist or hygienist that causes the attack, but it is the <strong>position</strong> that the patient is put in. Sitting or lying back in the dentist’s chair can trigger #vertigo by allowing the “crystals” in the inner ear to shift.</p> <p> </p> <p><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter" src="https://wwspt.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/BPPV-TRIGGERS-DENTIST-CHAIR.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>The mechanism causing Vertigo involves these displaced #crystals, called #otoconia, which, with treatment, we effectively return to the right chamber of the inner ear. Treatment consists in performing an #Epley maneuver by a Certified Vestibular Physical Therapist for Inner Ear disorders and Balance disorders — we lay the patient on their back while tilting their head back and maneuvering their head and body to shift the otoconia to the correct position. See the video below:</p> <p> </p> <div class="wwspt-content-box"> <div class="wwspt-treat-box"> <h2>Physical Therapy for BPPV Vertigo</h2> </div> </div> <div class="wwspt-content-box" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="su-row"> <div class="su-column su-column-size-1-2"><div class="su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim"> Many symptoms can be attributed to the vestibular system, such as Vertigo or spinning, motion-triggered dizziness, feeling off-balance, lightheadedness. A vestibular rehab is an exercise approach provided by a Certified Vestibular Physical Therapist for Inner Ear disorders and Balance disorders that affect people in their daily lives.<br /> </div></div> <div class="su-column su-column-size-1-2"><div class="su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim"> <center><iframe loading="lazy" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9SLm76jQg3g" width="auto" height="280" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></center><br /> </div></div> </div></div> <div class="wwspt-content-box"> <p> </p> <p>After treatment, we educate the patients about what to do and what not to do. The dentist chair and the hairdresser’s shampoo bowl are two activities we stress to avoid for the next 24 hours. The angle of these activities can allow the #otoconia (crystals) to dislodge again.</p> <div class="su-row"> <div class="su-column su-column-size-1-2"><div class="su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim"> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Download BPPV Brochure:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://wwspt.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/BPPV-Brochure-Updated-2021pdf-update.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-844 size-medium" style="border: 1px solid #ececec;" title="BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) Brochure" src="https://wwspt.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/bppv-brochure-228x300.jpg" alt="BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) Brochure" width="228" height="300" /></a></div></div> </div> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p>Wendy Webb Schoenewald, PT, OCS,</p> <p>WWS Physical Therapy and Vestibular Rehabilitation,<br /> Doylestown, PA.</p> </div> <p>The post <a href="https://wwspt.com/dentist-chair-triggers/">Dentist Chair Triggers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wwspt.com">WWSPT.Com</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://wwspt.com/dentist-chair-triggers/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">3339</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Getting Your Body to Move – Part Two: Practical Tips</title> <link>https://wwspt.com/getting-your-body-to-move-part-two-practical-tips/</link> <comments>https://wwspt.com/getting-your-body-to-move-part-two-practical-tips/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Gregory Synnestvedt PT, DPT]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:54:02 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[balance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dynamic stretching]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Exercise]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Health and Wellness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[injury]]></category> <category><![CDATA[orthopedic treatment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[physical activity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Physical Therapist]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Physical Therapy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Vestibular Rehabilitation]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://wwspt.com/?p=3333</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Time to Move – Practical Tips x 2 What you do to take care of your body and mind can change throughout your life. There are plenty of ways to bring activity into your daily life in your home and neighborhood. Whether you are a fitness fanatic or struggling to return to a more active […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://wwspt.com/getting-your-body-to-move-part-two-practical-tips/">Getting Your Body to Move – Part Two: Practical Tips</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wwspt.com">WWSPT.Com</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Time to Move – Practical Tips x 2</p> <p>What you do to take care of your body and mind can change throughout your life. There are plenty of ways to bring activity into your daily life in your home and neighborhood. Whether you are a fitness fanatic or struggling to return to a more active way of living, read on to learn some ideas that might help you keep yourself moving and grooving throughout your life.</p> <p><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter" src="https://wwspt.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Exercise-walking.jpg" alt="" /></p> <ul> <li><strong>Find something you enjoy</strong>. You’re more likely to do an activity you enjoy or find satisfaction in doing. This means you might have to try different and new things to find something that sticks. Who knows, you may discover a new hobby, a new place for hiking, make new friends, or end up getting addicted to pickleball.</li> <li><strong>Bring the gym to you.</strong> Proximity matters. If you are really short on time, you might want to consider ways you can get consistent exercise in your own home. You can find good quality used exercise equipment on Facebook marketplace, or Craigslist. Ask a tech-savvy friend or relative to help you hunt, and then pedal or walk while you listen to music, read, watch your favorite TV show or streaming service. This leads us to the next point…</li> <li><strong>Combine your “veg time” with your exercise time.</strong> By reading, listening to the radio or a podcast, or watching TV while you exercise, you may be able to get some downtime for your brain while passing the time as you torture your body. I learned this tip from a busy medical school resident: He plays a simple virtual reality game called Beat Saber which for him fulfills the need for de-stressing play-time while also filling the need of increasing his heart rate and flailing his limbs.</li> <li><strong>Use technology to your advantage.</strong> At the start of the pandemic, I followed along with beginner yoga stretching routines, and my wife and I had fun doing dance fitness videos (for beginners) on Youtube. So much is available for free online, everything from chair aerobics to advanced high-intensity interval training.</li> <li><strong>But don’t let technology limit you.</strong> Let the outdoors be your gym. Make a habit of walking every day, whether you’re walking while you eat your lunch or taking the kids or grandkids for a walk in the morning. If it’s cold, try bundling up and hustling to get your body warm. If you’re sitting on the couch, try to spell the alphabet with your arms and legs. Bonus points for writing in cursive!</li> <li><strong>Habit Stacking.</strong> “Greg, these are all great ideas, but I’m just not motivated to do any of it.” We all go through times of low motivation, to varying degrees, at different points in our lives. One method to help put a new intention into practice is called “habit stacking.” The idea is that you try adding a new habit onto a habit you already have. For example, while you make coffee or tea in the morning, do some standing exercises at the kitchen counter. Or when you come home and change out of your work clothes or work shoes, immediately put on your exercise clothes or exercise shoes.</li> <li><strong>Find a buddy.</strong> One patient told me he used to train with someone else in his garage, but his buddy moved away… and he stopped exercising. He still has the equipment, but no motivation to use it. Having a buddy to walk or exercise with can help with consistency and accountability, not to mention the positive emotional benefits of social connection. Try inviting someone on a walk or hike.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter" src="https://wwspt.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Balance-senior.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>If you are worried about your balance or have an ache or a pain that is getting in the way of you starting an exercise program, a physical therapist at WWSPT would be happy to help you address your problem and begin exercising safely.</p> <p>Dr. Greg Synnestvedt, PT, DPt,</p> <p>WWS Physical Therapy and Vestibular Rehabilitation,<br /> Doylestown, PA.,</p> <p>The post <a href="https://wwspt.com/getting-your-body-to-move-part-two-practical-tips/">Getting Your Body to Move – Part Two: Practical Tips</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wwspt.com">WWSPT.Com</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://wwspt.com/getting-your-body-to-move-part-two-practical-tips/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">3333</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Nutrition and Healthy Eating</title> <link>https://wwspt.com/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/</link> <comments>https://wwspt.com/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Cassie Zanolini, PT, DPT]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 29 Jan 2022 14:41:38 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[diet]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Exercise]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Fitness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Food]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Health and Wellness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Healthy Aging]]></category> <category><![CDATA[New Year's Resolutions]]></category> <category><![CDATA[nutrition]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Nutrition and Healthy Eating]]></category> <category><![CDATA[physical activity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Physical Therapy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Vestibular Rehabilitation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[WWS Physical Therapy and Vestibular Rehabilitation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[WWSPT]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://wwspt.com/?p=3328</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>January brings lots of new year’s resolutions. Sometimes these resolutions involve getting more active, being more conscious of counting calories, reducing intake, or cutting out sweets. Here are some helpful tips for managing your diet and eating habits in the new year.   ● Slow down your eating habits How quickly you eat has an […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://wwspt.com/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/">Nutrition and Healthy Eating</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wwspt.com">WWSPT.Com</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>January brings lots of new year’s resolutions. Sometimes these resolutions involve getting more active, being more conscious of counting calories, reducing intake, or cutting out sweets.</p> <p>Here are some helpful tips for managing your diet and eating habits in the new year.</p> <p> </p> <p>● <strong> Slow down your eating habits</strong><br /> How quickly you eat has an impact on how much you eat. Fast eaters are more likely to eat more and have a higher BMI than slow eaters. Studies have shown that it takes approximately 20 minutes for your brain to receive the message that your stomach is full. So slowing down your eating speed allows your brain time to perceive fullness.</p> <p>● <strong> Drink more water</strong><br /> Drinking water can increase weight loss and help maintain a healthy weight. Increasing water intake before a meal can help to reduce your appetite and food consumption as well. Water also provides a healthy alternative to sugary drinks.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter" src="https://wwspt.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/DrinkH2Olemon.jpg" alt="" width="801" height="1202" /></p> <p>● <strong>Eat your greens first</strong><br /> Eating your greens first means that you’ll be eating them when you’re at your hungriest. This makes you more likely to finish them and may cause you to eat less of the less healthy options on your plate. Eating vegetables first also slows the speed of carbohydrate absorption, which can have beneficial effects on blood sugar.</p> <p><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter" src="https://wwspt.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Healthy-Lifestyle.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>● <strong> Choose fruits over fruit juices</strong><br /> Fruits add many benefits to our diet – water, fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. Fruits are digested more slowly, which prevents spikes in blood sugar levels. Oftentimes fruit juices are not made with real fruit juices and are packed with sugar.</p> <p>● <strong>Dietary changes </strong></p> <ul> <li> Choose whole-grain bread Whole grains are linked to reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. They also provide you with a good source of fiber, B vitamins, and other minerals</li> <li>Choose good proteins. Protein helps you to feel fuller for longer, which helps manage food intake and appetite. This can help with reducing weight if that’s what you’re looking for. Eggs are a great source of protein. Eating them early in the morning increases fullness, and it has been shown that this helps to reduce calorie intake later in the day. Other good sources of protein include – dairy products, nuts, peanut butter, beans, and lean meats.</li> </ul> <p>● C<strong>hoose cooking at home over eating out</strong><br /> Cooking at home is not only easier on your wallet, but also on your stomach. Cooking in our own home also allows for better control of the ingredients. We know exactly what is going into our food, versus in a restaurant where we are not sure of the fat or oil content.</p> <p> </p> <p>Dr. Cassie Zanolini, Pt, DPT,</p> <p>WWS Physical Therapy and Vestibular Rehabilitation,<br /> Doylestown, PA.,</p> <p>The post <a href="https://wwspt.com/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/">Nutrition and Healthy Eating</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wwspt.com">WWSPT.Com</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://wwspt.com/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">3328</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Getting Your Body to Move – Part One</title> <link>https://wwspt.com/getting-your-body-to-move-part-one/</link> <comments>https://wwspt.com/getting-your-body-to-move-part-one/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Gregory Synnestvedt PT, DPT]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2022 17:18:52 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[balance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[COVID-19]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Health and Wellness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[movement]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Orthopedic Rehabilitation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[orthopedic treatment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[physical activity]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Physical Therapist]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Physical Therapy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[PT Treatments]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Vestibular Rehabilitation]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://wwspt.com/?p=3323</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Time to Move your body! A body at rest stays at rest… and a body in motion stays in motion. Isaac Newton did not necessarily have healthy aging of our physical bodies in mind when he devised his First Law of Motion, but it works well. No matter what age you are, you are constantly […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://wwspt.com/getting-your-body-to-move-part-one/">Getting Your Body to Move – Part One</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wwspt.com">WWSPT.Com</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Time to Move your body!</p> <p>A body at rest stays at rest… and a body in motion stays in motion. Isaac Newton did not necessarily have healthy aging of our physical bodies in mind when he devised his First Law of Motion, but it works well. No matter what age you are, you are constantly aging and changing. And at all stages of life, you need to move your body.</p> <p><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter" src="https://wwspt.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Woman-runner-e1514499317164.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;">Sometimes, circumstances in our lives change and this alters our normal routines and activities. Maybe it was easy to be active in high school or college when there was PE class and organized athletics… but what do you do when you’re working full time and/or you’re a busy parent and it feels like you’re using every minute just to stay afloat? Maybe you were a member of a gym or had a routine exercise group that kept you consistently active… and then everything changed due to a global pandemic.</p> <p>What you do to take care of your body and mind may change throughout your life and you need to adapt your activity levels. Keep an eye out for part two of this blog which will discuss some practical tips for getting more exercise and activity at home.</p> <p> </p> <p>A physical therapist is another useful resource to consider. Physical therapists are movement professionals who can help you get started on an exercise program at home that’s right for you. Advice from a physical therapist is especially useful if you have a history of pains or injuries, if you are dealing with other issues such as dizziness, or recovering from another medical issue.</p> <p><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter" src="https://wwspt.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Balance-Go.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>If the COVID-19 pandemic has affected your daily routines and has decreased your activity level, then you are not alone. One gentleman came to therapy because he was starting to feel less confident in his balance, particularly feeling instability in his left leg where he had had a knee injury many years before. He said that his problem got worse when he retired and stopped being active due to the pandemic. He noted that he spent a lot of time in his armchair reading. He knew he needed to move his body and exercise more, but he wasn’t sure how or what to do. He was also afraid of aggravating his past left knee issue or low back pain by exercising. I commended him for coming to therapy to get moving rather than waiting until his pains were worse or until he lost his balance and fell. No matter where you are in life, you can start a new activity to keep your body moving. In part two of this blog, we’ll discuss specific tips and ideas to help you be more active at home.</p> <p> </p> <p>Dr. Greg Synnestvedt, PT, DPT,</p> <p>WWS Physical therapy and Vestibular Rehabilitation<br /> Doylestown, PA.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://wwspt.com/getting-your-body-to-move-part-one/">Getting Your Body to Move – Part One</a> appeared first on <a href="https://wwspt.com">WWSPT.Com</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://wwspt.com/getting-your-body-to-move-part-one/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">3323</post-id> </item> </channel> </rss>