Duffy Therapy & Fitness

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…

I’m a Physical Therapist, and This Is the Most Common Mistake People Make When Exercising

Physical Therapy: A Key To Injury Prevention

You probably already know to make an appointment with a physical therapist when you sprain your ankle, develop tennis elbow, or have a surgery. But what if

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.

Here’s How Many Miles You’d Have to Run to Burn Off a Pizza

And a fancy latte will cost you nearly an hour walking, according to a new paper

How nutrition contributes to better mental health, organizational wellness

People don’t often make the association between nutrition and long-term mood, as well as how diet can impact the brain’s function and its structure, according to Charmaine Alexander, senior advisor on Desjardins Insurance’s disability management team. “We know that between the rise of mental illness in our current lifestyle, just as with obesity, maybe what we’re ...

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

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.

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

Physical Therapy Information From Physical Therapists: ChoosePT.com

Learn the benefits of physical therapy. Physical therapists are motion experts who help people reduce pain and improve mobility, often without surgery and prescription drug use.

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…

Can Physical Fitness Fight Dementia?

Dr Charles Vega explores the relationship between physical fitness and dementia.

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

5 Fun, Spring Marketing Ideas for Physical Therapists

Seasonal promotions and messaging can attract and engage new patients. Learn how to use spring marketing to grow your physical therapy practice.

Should You See A Physician Or A Physical Therapist?

Let me start out by making this clear. I have a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree I do not have a Doctor of Medicine (MD) . If you have a rash and a fever I’m honestly useless to you. If...

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.