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Pelvic Health Starts at Your Core
By Catherine Lewan, PT, DPT, CYT Did you know that your pelvic floor is part of your "core"? Core muscles include the multifidus, the transversus…
Forward Head Posture – the Biggest Piece of the Posture Puzzle
By Patricia Staszak, PT, Owner "Stop slouching!" How many times did your mom tell you that? Of course, just like that advice about eating…
Is Your Foot Pain Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia – the thick band of tissue at the bottom of your foot that connects your heel bone…
October 2012 Body Wellness: Sitting Hip Stretches
As many of you know from personal experience, prolonged sitting at your desk can lead to pain, stiffness and tight muscles. Since work and life…
Stand Up Paddleboarding: High Intensity, Low Impact Warm Weather Workout
By Patricia Staszak, PT If you’ve ever thought it would be fun to walk on water, then you definitely need to give stand-up paddleboarding (SUP)…
July 2012: Effectiveness of Taping and Bracing for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Knee pain, particularly pain underneath the kneecap (patellofemoral pain), is a common issue that we see at APT. Abnormal walking or running mechanics, overuse, and/or…
June 2012: Comfort Bikes: Take a Ride on the Comfortable Side
By Patricia Staszak, PT As an avid cyclist who enjoys a good two hour bike ride, I have always counseled friends, family and patients to…
May 2012 Exercise of the Month: Push-Up
This classic exercise is not easy. Since the entire upper body is supported with only the scapula, shoulders and arms, it requires a high level…
Pat’s Favorite Yoga Teachers for Beginners
This list is not exhaustive and there are many other great teachers that I have not included, but I have found these teachers to be…
April 2012: Using Pilates to Improve Your Yoga Practice
By Patricia Staszak, PT, STOTT PILATES Rehab Instructor Trainer At Andersonville Physical Therapy we are often asked whether it is better to do yoga or…