Health Blog Category: Strength
Your Strength and Overall Health Can Improve With Physical Rehabilitation
Everyone aspires to live a healthy, active, and powerful lifestyle. However, this type of lifestyle is not always simple to maintain, particularly for people who suffer from chronic pain. Physical therapy, fortunately, is an excellent resource for relieving chronic pain and achieving fitness goals.
If you want to start living a healthy lifestyle but aren’t sure where to begin, give Preferred PT Associates in Deerfield Beach, FL a call today! We’ll tailor a treatment plan to your specific needs so you can achieve your objectives using the most effective approaches.
Read full blogFrustrated by your chronic joint pain? See how physical therapy can help relieve arthritis pain.
Do your joints hurt all the time? You just may have chronic joint pain. Call Preferred Physical Therapy today to schedule an appointment with one of our physical therapists. We’ll help alleviate your joint pain.
What Is Chronic Joint Pain?
Joint pain can occur in any part of the joint, including the muscles, tendons, bone, cartilage and ligaments. It can be mild or severe, but if it lasts for several weeks or months, it’s chronic.
Read full blogCould your back pain be caused by a herniated disc? Here’s what to look for.
Are you struggling with chronic back pain? Millions of people suffer from back pain, making it one of the primary reasons for disability and limited activity. There could be several causes of back pain including problems with muscles and ligaments, improper sleeping position, and injuries. Specific problems with the spine, which includes several vertebrae and discs, may also be the source of back pain. Sometimes problems in the spine can result in a herniated disc.
Read full blog6 Ways to Prevent Injuries 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 phrase that you’ll hear. While it may seem easier said than done, a physical therapist can help you gain strength by recommending ways to maximize your training, in addition to providing injury prevention treatments.
Read full blogHigh-Quality Protein: What is it and Why is it Important?
Protein is a necessary nutrient for maintaining high levels of physical function. If you’re a dedicated athlete, a weekend warrior, or someone who is simply trying to become more active, your protein intake plays a key role in your physical performance. There are many factors of high-quality protein that can benefit you in ways you may not have even considered!
What it is:
High-quality protein is also referred to as “complete protein.” It is measured by its biological value, as well as its digestible value.
Read full blogSprains, Strains and Ankle Pain! What You Need to Know and When to See a Therapist.
Is Your Ankle in Agony? You Might Need a Physical Therapist
It’s an all-too-common scenario: You trip over a clod of turf or get knocked down in a game, only to find that your ankle no longer bears your weight when you try to stand up again. Ankle sprains and strains affect joggers, sprinters, football players, and almost any other type of athletes you can name. But ankle pain can also occur due to other, more slow-growing causes — and these problems can prove just as debilitating when mobility is an important part of your performance.
Read full blogWhat is Pre-hab and How Can it Help Me Recover Faster?
It’s no secret that having physical therapy after an injury or surgery helps you recover faster. But what if there was a way to prevent an injury in the first place? Or what if there was a way to speed recovery from surgery long before you went under the knife? Pre-hab or preventative rehabilitation helps patients heal faster after surgery, speeds recovery and, in many cases, prevents injury in the first place. Call Preferred Physical Therapy Associates today for a consultation with our physical therapist.
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