Over the last 25 years or so, there has been a debate in the literature about the benefits of stretching before exercising. Back in my early athletic years, the thing to do before any sports activity was static stretching. We’d run a lap or two to warm up beforehand and then everyone hit the grass […]
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PT Corner with Kristin Williams
To Stretch or not to Stretch? Is It Even a Question?
By Kristin Williams
Feb 13, 2024
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PT Corner with Kristin Williams
Starting a New Workout Routine
By Kristin Williams
Aug 25, 2023
Starting a New Workout Routine Research has shown that a regular workout is among the factors that have the most beneficial effects on health. Exercise helps maintain body weight, can boost your brain health, reduces the risk of heart disease, enhances the immune system, and slows the effects of aging. So why do less than […]
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PT Corner with Friends
Exercise and Pelvic Organ Prolapse
By Ashley Newton
Sep 22, 2022
by Dr. Ashley Newton PT, DPT Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when the pelvic area does not adequately support the pelvic organs above. The ability to support is based on connective tissue, nerve functioning, and pelvic floor and core muscle strength and coordination. Pelvic organ prolapse can often create bothersome symptoms for people including heaviness […]
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PT Corner with Friends
Eccentric Exercise for Tissue Repair
By Sarah Kingsley
Jul 15, 2022
by Sarah Apple Kingsley, pt, dpt If you are familiar with LYT and our yoga classes, you know by now that we LOVE eccentric exercise! If you are not, I will share with you why eccentric exercise is so beneficial in tissue repair and recovery. What does eccentric mean? Muscles contract in 3 […]
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