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10 Benefits Of Weight Training For Women

in Training / on December 17, 2015 at 8:42 am /<br>Maintaining a healthy body and physique is equally important for women as it is for men. Men usually prefer weight training to keep them fit and healthy looking, however, women have some reservations pertaining to weight training. They regard it as an activity that may make them look unfeminine in different ways<br>Men with low…

World Renowned Heart Surgeon Speaks Out On What Really Causes Heart Disease

We physicians with all our training, knowledge and authority often acquire a rather large ego that tends to make it difficult to admit we are wrong. So, here it is. I freely admit to being wrong. As a heart surgeon with 25 years experience, having performed over 5,000 open-heart surgeries, today is my day to …

This Is the Worst Dish at a Chinese Restaurant

Everyone loves to indulge in Chinese takeout, but there is one unhealthy meal that is the worst dish you shouldn't order from a Chinese restaurant.

Find A Personal Trainer

Looking for a qualified personal trainer? Find an ACE-Certified personal trainer in your area and schedule a meeting.

10 Mental Health Benefits of Exercise

10 Surprising Times to Hit the Gym

When you have arthritis, a cold, allergies, IBS, COPD or other chronic conditions, it can be tempting to skip the gym. Find out how exercise can actually help these conditions and more.

5 tips for choosing the right running shoes

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Morganti shares everything you need to know about choosing the best running shoes.

When You Can't Keep Your Health Care Plan

UPS dropping health coverage for spouses is just the latest Obamacare impact on health care plans.

Questions to Ask Your Physical Therapist

Your 'how to' guide to prepare for your visit to a physical therapist.

What Are the Requirements to Become a Physical Therapist?

Do you fulfill the requirements to become a physical therapist? Take a look at the necessary skills and accomplishments need to take the next step.

Who Are Physical Therapist Assistants?

Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. PTAs help people of all ages who have medical problems, or other health-related conditions that limit their ability to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. PTAs work in a variety of settings including hospitals, private practices, outpatient clinics, home health, nursing homes, schools, sports facilities…

Fall Prevention: Strength Training with your Physical Therapist

Research supports the benefits of lower body and trunk strengthening exercise for reducing fall risk. A physical therapist can help with your fall prevention program.

4 Steps to Becoming a Physical Therapist Assistant

If you have a passion for helping those in need and an interest in healthcare, a career as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) could be the right fit for you

Want To Become a Master Physical Therapist?

Physical Therapist Opportunity! Terrapin Physical Therapy, Inc. is offering an exclusive opportunity to join a team that values your unlimited

Finding the Right Physical Therapist for Musicians

It's important to find the right physical therapist for musicians because musicians are dealing with an entirely different world than everyone else.

When a Physical Therapist Has Back Pain

I hurt my back about 6 weeks ago. Like many injuries – I tried something stupid and it didn’t work out. As a Physical Therapist I used my rational part of my brain and did a quick scan and I...

New GOP Health Care Plan Would Hurt People who Need Health Care Most!

Under the new proposed health care plan, states would be allowed to drop two important provisions of the ACA: the requirement that insurance plans cover 10 Essential Health Benefits and provisions to prevent insurance companies from discriminating against sick people. More

Do Active Seniors Need a Personal Trainer or Physical Therapist?

It’s important to maintain exercise, especially as you age. As physical therapists, you may be seeing more active seniors looking to stay fit after injuries or orthopedic surgery. But active seniors who are keen on keeping their bodies fit may be signing up for gym classes or doing routines that are no longer safe. Think …

OST Patient Inspired to Become a Physical Therapist

Inspired The top reason OST physical therapists give for wanting to become a physical therapists themselves is because they had a positive experience in high school or college with their own physical therapy. Two other reasons: 2) Their momRead More

When to See a Physical Therapist for Knee Pain Treatment

If your knee pain lasts for a long time or is caused by an injury, you should visit a physical therapist for knee pain treatment. Back In Motion can help.