What is Osteoporosis?
Research suggests that exercise stimulates muscle growth, but did you know that your BONES respond to exercise as well? It is commonly believed that exercise creates mechanical forces that cause […]
Understanding Patellofemoral Pain and How to Start Treating It!
By Dr. Maria Suarez PT, DPT Patellofemoral pain (PFP) has a prevalence of 25% among any population and is most common in adolescents, especially athletes and highly active individuals. This […]
Strength & Conditioning Fundamentals: Periodization
In this post, we will discuss one of the pillars of modern strength and conditioning: periodization. Periodization simply is a term that refers to the pre-planning of different cycles of […]
3 Keys to the Perfect Kettlebell Swing
The kettlebell is a versatile piece of gym equipment that is a great tool for any strength and conditioning program. Kettlebells can be used for various squatting, hinging, carrying, pressing, […]
Life of a Student Physical Therapist
My name is Kelli Lowe and I am less than 1 month away from graduating from physical therapy (PT) school (a three-year doctoral program that has flown by right in […]
You Are Not Your MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a diagnostic imaging tool used in healthcare to diagnose a variety of health conditions. Here at Balance Physical Therapy we regularly have patients come to […]
Improving Thoracic (Mid-Back) Spine Mobility Can Decrease Neck and Low Back Pain
By Dr. Alexis Reinbolt PT, DPT, CSCS Sitting behind a desk all day can lead to a variety of problems and pains. Common complaints that we see in physical therapy […]
Perfect Your Bench Press!
By Dr. Nikky Gonzales, PT, DPT, CSCS Today we’ll be focusing on one of the best exercises for upper body strength and power: the Bench Press. This exercise often gets […]
Plantar Fasciitis: Some tips to Heal your Heel
By Dr. Alexis M. Reinbolt, PT, DPT, CSCS “I want to be more active, but my feet hurt too much!” is a very common complaint we hear at Balance PT. […]
5 Ways to Feel Gratitude in the Face of Challenges
November is a month when gratitude takes its place in the spotlight of American culture. Yet, with the challenges our country has faced this year, a popular notion as we […]