Post Category: Stretching & Strengthening
3 Simple Ways To Feel Better When You Wake Up
November 20th, 2023As you age, there’s a chance a day will come when you don’t wake up and immediately spring out of bed, ready to take on the morning ahead. Whether you are dealing with an old injury, a new issue, chronic aches, and pains, or joint stiffness, the simple act of getting out of bed in
Adding Exercise to Your Life can be Difficult – PT Can Help
September 28th, 2023According to PT in Motion News, 80 percent of Americans aren’t meeting physical activity guidelines set forth by the US Department of Health and Human Services. Finding the time or the motivation to exercise is difficult for many people. The truth, however, is that getting active can vastly improve your health, your comfort, mobility, and
Make Yardwork Enjoyable Again
April 20th, 2022If you enjoy yard work, you undoubtedly look forward to enjoying the fruits of your labor. Whether gorgeous flowers, green lawn, or no leaves, the reward of your efforts is tangible and gratifying! Unfortunately, the amount of labor required can also reap a bounty of aches and pains if your body is not properly prepared
6 Things You Need To Start Doing If You Sit All Day At Your Desk
November 16th, 2021We lead extremely sedentary lives these days compared to 30 or 40 years ago. Millions of people spend several hours each day sitting at a desk, without bothering to get up to do anything other than visit the restroom. When you’re younger, you may not notice the effects of sitting all day, but boy oh
Stay Safe While Strength Training with These 6 Tips
June 17th, 2021How Can I Avoid Sustaining an Injury While Strength Training? One of the most common pieces of advice given to people in strength training programs is simply to “not hurt yourself.” Whether it’s a recovery program from a previous injury or surgery, or you’re simply trying to improve your physical performance, it is a common
Shoulder Mobility
March 12th, 2021Loss of overhead shoulder mobility can be subtle. Often, a subtle loss of motion occurs slowly over time from our daily routines and habits. Sitting at a desk or on a device for most of your day can result in changes in posture and loss of shoulder mobility. Over time, the small changes in your shoulder
5 Reasons Why You Should Begin Stretching Today
February 18th, 2021Did You Know Stretching Has Several Different Health Benefits? Some people think that stretching is an unnecessary part of exercising. The truth is that stretching is a necessary component of exercise. Can some simple physical motions dramatically improve your overall health, wellness, and quality of life? In the case of stretching, the answer is most
Home Office Ergonomics
April 20th, 2020Did you know that prolonged sitting can shorten your hamstrings and hip flexors, contribute to neck and low back pain, and even diminish core strength? The last couple of weeks brought big changes for many individuals, as we’re spending all of our time at home. Now more than ever people are working from home. Take a
Types of stretching and benefits
June 1st, 2019Stretching is an important part of physical therapy and anytime you’re going to be active! Our physical therapists at HealthQuest Physical Therapy will include specific stretches into your treatment. Strength and endurance are both undeniably important; however, stretching is a crucial part of anyone’s regimen, whether you are an athlete or someone coping with aches