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Take a Deep Breath: Breathing for Activity and Relaxation
Most of us don’t pay much attention to how we are breathing—after all, it’s just something we can do unconsciously as we move through the…
Whole Body Neutral: Shoulder and Scapula Alignment
This month, we are continuing our series on Whole Body Neutral with a look at neutral shoulder and scapula position. You will want to keep…
Help yourself heal. Find your whole body neutral alignment.
by Patricia Staszak, PT, PYT When it comes to the day-to-day function of our bodies, it’s often the little things that matter most. That’s why…
How APT is Using Technology to Improve Your Patient Experience
If you have been to the clinic lately, you may have noticed that we now use tablets to collect outcome measures. This allows us to…
Pain is Not the Enemy
by Catherine Lewan, PT, DPT, CYT, CPI As a therapist who treats people in pain, I’ve witnessed many who consider pain to be “the enemy.”…
Back to the Basics: How to Do a Squat
When it comes to everyday usefulness, few exercises compare to the basic squat. Whether you are working out in a gym or picking something off…
Congratulations to Pat Staszak, PT for completing her Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training!
To celebrate her new certification, Pat Staszak, PT will be teaching a four-class Kundalini Yoga series—right here at Andersonville Physical Therapy! Are you new to…
Get Back Outside with a New Kind of Exercise
by Patricia Staszak, PT As temperatures here in Chicago start to rise, many of us are looking to ditch indoor gyms and take to the…
The Hypermobility Spectrum and Life as a Zebra
by Catherine Lewan, PT, DPT As a yoga instructor and former professional dancer, I’ve frequently heard from people who wish they were as flexible as…
Free Sunday Yoga!
Level 1 Yoga at Andersonville Physical Therapy When: Sundays Where: 5414 N. Broadway St. Time: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cost: FREE! Instructor: Beth Barr Level 1 highlights…