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As the weather gets warmer in Wisconsin, more people get outside to start their spring training.  Warmer weather may inspire you to be more active, which is always a good thing.  However, too much activity, too soon into your training can bring on painful shin splints.  If you’ve ever had them before you know how […]

I’ve recently met a few people, including those who have had a stroke, that did not know how to identify the warning signs of a stroke. Since February is American Heart Month, I thought this would be a good time to share with you a few facts on what stroke is and how to identify […]

  I was listening to Fresh Air recently, one of my favorite programs on NPR where Terry Gross interviews a variety of people from directors to musicians or other people in popular culture.  I was particularly interested in listening when I heard the episode would be about yoga.  “Many of yoga’s truths go beyond the truth […]

  It’s New Year‘s Eve.  The countdown begins and the ball is going to drop.  Don’t drop the ball on this one- a new year’s resolution.  It’s down to the wire, but I can finally cross it off my list, because I have a resolution.  Thanks to a friend, I’m joining a group of people […]

Delivering holiday cheer, hope, and of course Christmas presents to all the good boys and girls of the world is an enormous undertaking.  As I was doing my last-minute shopping I started wondering about the physical demands of Santa’s job.  Physical therapists develop the best treatment plans when they have a good understanding of the […]

Since I cancelled my cable, I’ve been watching more Netflix.  Recently I was browsing through the “Suggestions for You” category when I found “Gotta Dance” a documentary about the first-ever senior citizen hip hop dance team for the New Jersey Nets.  It’s a story about people being active at any age and against odds… it’s scary […]

October is National Physical Therapy Month (NPTM).  This year’s focus is on sports injury prevention through the lifespan. Staying active is important at every stage of life.   Sports are a good option for people looking to get exercise without hitting up boring cardio equipment like the “dreadmill.”  There are several options for staying active through sports […]