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By Cara Konlian, MSPT, CEO, Aquacare Physical Therapy Every January, motivation is high—and then real life hits. Schedules get busy. Old aches flare up. The workouts you promised yourself start to feel like one more thing you should do, instead of something that actually fits your life. Setting clear physical therapy goals can help you […]
Celebrating National PT Month with Aquacare & Fitness Forum By Cara Konlian, MSPT, CEO, Aquacare and Fitness Forum Physical Therapy Each October, communities across the country pause to recognize the people who keep us moving forward—literally. National Physical Therapy Month, established by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), shines a spotlight on the essential role […]
Stretching becomes even more important as we age. Understanding flexibility helps us target it properly: Muscles and tendons allow stretching Ligaments support joints Fascia connects and stabilizes Joint mobility determines range of motion Staying mobile requires care for all these components, especially as natural wear and tear occurs. Benefits of Stretching Improved flexibility and range […]
Why Your Desk Matters Your desk is where you spend a big portion of your day — but is it working for you or against you? A poorly arranged workstation is one of the leading causes of neck, shoulder, and wrist pain among office workers. Ergonomics is the science of fitting the workplace to the […]
Physical therapy clinic is accepting new patients Fitness Forum Physical Therapy will open its newest location in Kent Island on Monday, August 4. The full-service physical therapy clinic will offer gym-based and aquatic physical therapy services. Shaun Taylor Bevins, PT, MPT, is a local therapist to Kent Island, serving the Centreville/Stevensville community for 15 years! […]
By Melinda O’Bier, PTA, Aquacare Salisbury – Milford Street Gardening is a wonderfully therapeutic activity, offering a chance to enjoy nature, get fresh air, and even sneak in some exercise. However, it also requires a lot of bending, stretching, reaching, and repetitive movements—actions that can easily throw off your balance or strain your muscles if […]
Aquacare Athletics now offers sports medicine services at The Factory, providing comprehensive treatment and training to support athletes in reaching their peak potential. Earlier this year, Aquacare launched PT PLUS, in-home mobile physical therapy that travels to a client’s home, workplace, pool, or fitness center. In similar fashion, Aquacare Athletics will bring quality physical therapy […]
If you or someone you love is dealing with achy, stiff joints, you’re not alone. We’re talking about osteoarthritis today – that pesky condition that makes your knees creak and your fingers feel like they’re staging a rebellion. But don’t worry, we’ve got some good news about how physical therapy is changing the game for […]
By Dylan Nibblett, Aquacare Salisbury – Injury Center Regardless of your age, golfing can place a lot of unwanted stress on your body and especially your low back. Whether you are an avid golfer or a weekend warrior, this article can help you prevent low back injuries and return to the game from previous […]
What is dance medicine and how is it different from regular sports medicine? Dance medicine is a specialized field of medicine known as the field of dance medicine that focuses on the care and treatment of dancers. As performance athletes, dancers are prone to unique types of injuries, both acute and chronic. Dance medicine […]
By Cara Konlian, MSPT, CEO, Aquacare Physical Therapy Are you a pickler? Picklers are people who play pickleball, named the fastest-growing sport in America three years in a row. People of all ages embrace pickleball because it is a fun fast-paced game that is competitive but also creates camaraderie among players. Any healthcare provider […]
By Connor Drislane, PT, DPT, Aquacare – Millville Love golf but hate the pain you feel that night or the next day? Golf and similar activities can strain muscles and cause stiffness in the lower back, a dull ache on one or both sides of the back, pain that extends to the hip or thigh, […]