Only about one year ago, US tennis star and Washington, DC, area native Frances Tiafoe faced an important decision — physical therapy or surgery. A nagging elbow injury had finally caught up to him and threatened his now-famous 2022 breakout. “To be honest, I...
CAPTION: To get the most out of strength training, patients will likely need 6 to 8 weeks of consistent resistance training. They should be using the right weight, and the external stimulus should challenge them over time. Incorporating strengthening exercises into...
PHOTO CAPTION: For patients, telehealth requires the right equipment to replicate the in-person experience. With a TheraBand, patients can safely recreate most exercises that are completed with a pulley or cable machines inside the clinic. How to replicate in-person,...
Perform Better, West Warwick, RI, offers the PB Extreme Ski Trainer, designed to provide a low impact, full-body workout. Work both your upper and lower body while increasing your cardio and strengthening your core. Use alternating arms for a classic ski technique or...
One little-discussed, long-term toll of the pandemic: Large numbers of older adults have become physically and cognitively debilitated and less able to care for themselves during 15 months of sheltering in place.No large-scale studies have documented the extent of...
