Health Blog Category: Health & Wellness
4 Ways You Can Start Improving Your Health, Strength, and Fitness Levels Today!
Did you know that more than 15 percent of American adults get no physical activity during their leisure time? We’re all aware of the health benefits of exercise, so why does it sometimes feel so difficult to stay active?
If your yoga mat has been thrown to the back of the closet or your running shoes have begun to collect dust in your garage, you need to hear about these few simple tips to help yourself become more active again.
Read full blogBetter Balance Starts at the Core: How to Improve Your Stability with PT
Are you familiar with the connection between core strength and better balance? When the core muscles around your trunk are strong, you are less likely to experience harmful chronic conditions, including lower back pain, balance and gait disorders, and general injuries.
A stronger core also helps to keep you upright – especially as you age and face a much higher risk of falls and fall-related injuries.
If you believe you need to work on your balance, but don’t know where to start, contact Total Care Physical Therapy today.
Read full blogBounce Back To a Pain-Free Life With Physical Therapy
Are you in serious acute or chronic pain? Perhaps you’ve had an issue with your back or hip for a long time. Maybe you’re healing from an unforeseen sports injury, or you’re still coping with the effects of an automobile accident. No matter what the case may be, physical therapy can help you with any problem you’re having. If your pain is interfering with your everyday activities, please contact our clinic as soon as possible to book a physical therapy session.
Read full blogHow Technology Can Help Parkinson’s Disease
Have you or someone you love been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease? Has Parkinson’s Disease started to interfere with your everyday activities? Although Parkinson’s can be limiting and debilitating, there are cutting-edge technologies that are helping people find new ways to manage their daily life.
Our highly skilled physical therapists at Total Care Physical Therapy in Hillsborough, NJ are dedicated to providing solutions that work so you can live on your terms!
Read full blogHow Physical Therapy Can Help You Manage a Neurological Disorders
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) can drastically alter your life. ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, and CVA, also known as stroke, change how people function at home and in their communities. While neurological disorders can be debilitating, physical therapy can help improve function and support both the patient and the family.
According to ChoosePT, “Physical therapists are movement specialists who collaborate with physical therapist assistants to treat patients of all ages and abilities.”
Physical therapy for neurological disorders may be the key to regaining your independence if you have been diagnosed with ALS or CVA.
Read full blogPreventing Falls After a Stroke With Physical Therapy
Have you noticed you don’t seem quite as steady on your feet since suffering from a stroke? Did you know that you can check your balance with a physical therapist specializing in treating neurological disorders? At Total Care Physical Therapy, our physical therapists are movement specialists and will help you figure out why your balance is off and, more importantly, how to get it back!
According to the CDC, about one in four adults age 65 and older report falling yearly.
Read full blogEssential Nutrients To Promote Brain Function
Have you been dealing with mental fog and difficulty concentrating? Do you find it challenging to keep your energy up at work? You may have a nutrition problem, and adding the proper nutrients can make all the difference!
At Total Care Physical Therapy in Hillsborough, NJ,, our physical therapists will provide you with all the tools you need to function at your highest potential, eat healthier, and live a healthy life. Our physical therapists are musculoskeletal experts, so we are highly trained in all components of health and well-being, including proper nutrition.
Read full blogStrength Training Can Help You Recover After a Stroke
Are you or someone you love dealing with the effects of a recent stroke? Have you improved your abilities but feel like you can improve even more with proper guidance? At Total Care Physical Therapy in Hillsborough, NJ, our physical therapists specialize in treating people with neurological disorders, including stroke-related ones. We can help you continue to make gains and teach you strengthening strategies to ensure you achieve your goals!
Most people want to be healthier, stronger, and more active.
Read full blogBenefits of Early Physical Therapy for People With MS
Are you looking for effective ways to help you or someone you love manage their MS (Multiple Sclerosis) symptoms and increase their activity levels? Our physical therapists at Total Care Physical Therapy in Hillsborough, NJ are highly trained and experienced in treating all neurological disorders, including MS.
We understand how important it is to use research-based solutions that effectively help improve your or someone you love’s limitations related to MS.
Read full blog7 Ways to Improve Your Health and Live a More Active Life
Ready to Get Back into Your Physical Activities?
Do you make an effort to be active and get some exercise every day?
It has been proven that exercise can extend your life, improve your mood, assist you in maintaining a healthy weight, and can also increase your strength, flexibility, endurance, and balance.
Not to mention, it can also assist you in managing chronic pain and other health conditions.
Why you should continue to stay active throughout your life
According to PT in Motion News, 80 percent of Americans do not follow the Department of Health and Human Services’ physical activity guidelines.
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