South Burlington Physical Therapy
For the Lifestyle Athlete
I won’t lie. I am not a huge fan of perfect ergonomic set ups. That isn’t to say I don’t believe they are important and shouldn’t be done. Yes, you should have an office set-up that matches your body and portions. HOWEVER, the key is variability and movement!! Research refutes the idea that posture is… Read More
Most people think of heart rate or blood pressure when they think of vital signs. It is common to use numbers to quantify health and risk of disease. The American Heart Association encourages people to “know their numbers” referring to blood pressure, blood cholesterol, blood glucose, and weight. However, research is now showing the importance… Read More
The mornings are getting cooler. The sun angle is changing, and dew is beginning to form on the ground. Yes, it’s that time of year again…It’s PRESEASON! Ten years removed and every August the air still seems to smell like pre-season. I even continue to get phantom butterflies like I have to re-test my mile time… Read More
Think about the last time you made a big purchase, say $1,000 or more. Did you go out and buy the first thing you saw? Take one recommendation from somebody? Or did you research it, learn some things, compare it to other options, and select something that was right for you? Most people tend to… Read More
One way to reduce your risk of injury and to improve performance is a proper warm-up and cool-down. Warming up doesn’t need to take long. Attached is a 5-minute sequence that can be performed prior to any length of a run. It can also act as a screening tool. If you are struggling to perform… Read More
