October is National Physical Therapy Month

Are you aware that October is National Physical Therapy month?  In recognition of this, we would like to present to you some informative facts.


Good news for seniors: Part of the prescription for a healthier, better retirement is exercise. That simple? Yes, it is!
Physical exercise has been proven to discourage declines in health and fitness. Join the growing number of seniors who are actively demonstrating that exercise helps keep a body strong and on the go.
The best retirement is a healthy one
Did you know that moderate physical activity can help you live longer? That it can actually reduce health hazards? It's true.
So is the fact that regular exercise helps control blood pressure, body weight and cholesterol levels, and reduces the risks of hardening of the arteries, heart attack and stroke.
A well-balanced fitness program holds other benefits for you, too. It conditions muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones to help fight osteoporosis, keep your body more limber and stabilize your joints, lowering the risk of everyday injury. Regular physical activity can even help you maintain your independence.
Physical exercise is probably the best all-natural laxative you'll find. It not only improves digestion, but exercise is also good for managing lower back pain, arthritis and diabetes. And recently, there's been more indication that an active lifestyle helps lower the risk for certain types of cancer.
But maybe the best reason for incorporating regular exercise into your life is that you'll feel better and enjoy life more. Exercise helps you sleep better, manage stress better, and gives you more endurance to enjoy work and play.

If you are unsure how to get started consult your physical therapist for an exercise program and fitness plan. Physical Therapy can help prevent falls!  According to the National Aging Council, about one in three seniors above the age of 65 and nearly one in two above the age of 80 will fall once this year.  We are there to help you improve on your balance skills and therefore prevent those falls.



Physical Therapy helped 92% of patients with low back pain.  Along with our hands on care, we will help direct you on an appropriate exercise program to manage your back.  (Spine July 2008)


Physical Therapy developed exercise programs can reduce athletes risk of injury by 41%, With proper conditioning and stretches, we can instruct you properly so these risks can be reduced.  (American Journal of Sports Medicine Aug. 2008)

We are here for you to improve your quality of life. By working together, we can formulate an exercise program and help you reduce the risk of falls, manage your low back pain, and reduce the risk of injury while enjoying an active lifestyle.