Tag: staying healthy
Get to Work… Fall Clean Up!
We have finally come to fall, the sun is still shining, the leaves are falling and fall clean up, one of the tasks that keep physical therapists in business year after year, has started. Yard work in all its forms can lead to a wide variety of aches, pains, strains and irritation to joints and […]
Walking for Exercise
Walking is one of the most fundamentally human activities, and for most of us is something we have all been doing for a very long time. It is also something that we as modern humans do not do enough of . Sedentary lifestyles, office jobs and bad weather keeps us inside and sitting. We often […]
Do I Need a Referral to Come to PT?
Maine is a direct access state, but what does that mean? In the state of Maine you can come see a physical therapist without a referral from your medical provider first, you can “self refer”. This means that if you rolled your ankle while hiking over the weekend, you can call a physical therapy office […]
Staying Healthy on the Pickleball Court
Pickleball is becoming a popular form of activity among groups of all ages. It is the perfect sport to engage in, as even in the state of Maine, you can participate year-round. As with any recreational activity, there is always risk of injury and the following are some helpful hints to help you stay healthy […]