Healthy Eating
A healthy diet not only helps keep the waistline trim, it also gives you inner energy to help get you moving. Fuel your body with healthy foods to sleep better, reduce your risk of disease, and feel that get-up-and-go you’ve been searching for!For people seeking weight loss, a healthy diet and exercise are almost always the first prescriptions. When people hear this, some will justify unhealthy eating choices by adding in extra exercise.
What they don’t realize, however, is that eat...
Posted on 2022-03-31
Skiing
Welcome to Cascade 205 Physical Therapy's patient resource about alpine skiing.There is nothing like fresh powder on the slopes to get the blood of a true alpine skier pumping. Whether you are a weekend warrior who loves the feel of the cold wind in your face as much as you love the warmth of the ski lodge or you are a fierce competitor, dropping from helicopters to the top of a mountain to find the freshest snow, any skier must know that there are many ways to hurt yourself that will keep...
Posted on 2022-01-30
Computer Ergonomics
Tips on Computer Ergonomics
In this highly computerized world, more and more people of all ages are experiencing aches and pains that come from sitting at a computer for long periods of time.
These aches and pains are felt in the neck, shoulder, upper and lower back, wrist and elbow joints. In some cases, the nerves to the hand become compressed, causing weakness and/or tingling in the fingers.
These symptoms can occur in the onset of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI), which may include d...
Posted on 2022-01-14
Posture
The BEST posture is the NEXT posture.
When most people hear the word 'posture', they immediately think about the position their bodies are in when they are in a seated position, but it involves so much more than that. Posture is also the way an individual moves their body. Posture is dynamic because the body is built for fluid movement and is not meant to remain in static positions for extended periods of time.
Unfortunately, many people work at a desk for prolonged periods. For th...
Posted on 2021-04-06
Exercise is Medicine
Exercise Is Medicine
Have you ever heard the phrase “exercise is the best medicine?”
Regular exercise helps people remain limber, boosts physical health, enhances mental performance and resilience, and improves longevity. It also reduces the risk of certain age-related issues.
When you are not able to access a fitness center, it’s great to know that you can still exercise as much as you wish at home. To learn more about the many health benefits of staying active, read th...
Posted on 2021-03-22
