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Happiness: It’s All About the Ending

A happy ending makes (almost) anything more pleasurable In many ways, living in the moment has its benefits. While you’re in the midst of an enjoyable experience, you’re most likely to be tuned into the pleasures signaled by your body’s senses. By contrast, an experience marked by pain, mishaps, and inconvenience is one you’d just […]

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Elevate Your Heart Rate With Physical Therapy

Heart disease is a leading cause of death and disability. This shouldn’t be a surprise – it’s been at the top of the list for years. You know that taking care of your heart is important. That means doing things like eating right, avoiding smoking, and exercising regularly. While all of those things can be […]

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Why Walking With a Buddy is a Great Idea! Plus, Six Bonus Tips!

Walking is a healthy, low-impact, and free activity that can be enjoyed every day. There are many advantages to walking daily. Not only is it beneficial for muscles and bones and cardiovascular and pulmonary health, but walking can serve as a weight-loss mechanism and mood booster. While it is totally feasible to walk solo, there are […]

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Physical Therapy Guide to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease causes breathing difficulty and leads to other systemic problems. COPD is the tenth most prevalent disease worldwide. It’s estimated that by 2050, COPD will be the fifth leading cause of death in the world. Although COPD used to be more common among men, it now affects women nearly as equally in […]

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PT vs. PTA; What is the Difference?

Most professionals have assistants, for example, a physician (MD) has a physician assistant (PA). Hence, a physical therapist (PT) has a physical therapist assistant (PTA). Each is incredibly educated requiring a graduate degree from an accredited physical therapist program for PTs, and an associate degree from an accredited PTA program for PTAs, followed by both […]

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5 Shoe Mistakes Many Older Adults Make

Your feet have been taking you where you want to go nearly every day of your life. But eventually, those decades of wear and tear are bound to take their toll. In fact, among people over the age of 65, foot pain ranks among the top 20 reasons for seeing a doctor, according to a […]

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Expect to Get Better. You Probably Will.

Research has shown that positive expectations increase the chances of a good outcome. It’s the old self-fulfilling prophecy; your attitude determines your approach to situations. If you believe you’ll be successful, you’ll likely put in more effort. You’ll be more willing to try new things, take some risks and keep trying after failures or setbacks. […]

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Let’s Move: 5 Studies Supporting Physical Activity’s Long-Term Health Benefits

The physical therapy profession has long understood the value of physical activity — and that understanding is spreading, thanks in part to continual research on the health benefits of physical activity across a range of conditions. As APTA continues its public information campaign on the importance of physical activity, here are five recent studies that underscore the […]

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