Physical therapy has been rapidly growing in popularity for the last 20+ years.  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of physical therapists is projected to grow 28% from 2016 to 2026, which is much higher than other work forces. This is due to an increased demand for not only managing…

 "No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks."  --James Allen   It’s May, which means that it’s Military Appreciation month, and I can’t help but wonder how many people know this or better yet, understand it. Before its declaration in 1999, the singular popular holidays like Memorial Day…

If you are uncomfortable at work, you might be risking your health and contributing to long-term effects on your posture.   Have you identified the source of your discomfort? I find the questions below are helpful in recognizing if your workstation needs to be looked over.  This may help you prevent…

Simply put, posture is our body’s position in space. To better understand the significance of posture, I like to compare our bodies to buildings. They are both structures that require a strong, stable foundation.

The month of March is National Athletic Trainers Month.  Our previous two blogs have discussed the role of an athletic trainer in the allied health care profession and differences between the athletic trainer and a personal trainer.  For this blog, I would like to address how the community can take an…

ATC vs. CSCS You may have seen these credentials before but what is the difference between Certified Athletic Trainers and Strength & Conditioning Specialists? Athletic training encompasses so much more than rehabilitation and guidance on exercises. Although both Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC) and…

Happy National Athletic Training Month!  Certified Athletic Trainers (ATCs) are a dynamic part of our company and therapeutic team. Keep reading below to learn more about athletic training, and perhaps if our AT services could help you! Certified Athletic Trainers are highly skilled and knowledgeable…

Considering that Valentine’s Day just passed by, let’s discuss my favorite food group – CHOCOLATE.  It’s true that the USDA doesn’t recognize chocolate as its own group on the food pyramid (or plate, depending on when you grew up), but my G’ma Street taught me that rich, dark chocolate is above and beyond…

The winter blues are real!  Yes, most of us choose to live in Vermont either for the long winters or in spite of them.  Either way, it’s a few months into our winter season and, I’m sure Punxsutawney Phil will agree, we have a couple more months to go. So what can be done instead of waiting for winter…

Undergoing surgery, or even the process of deciding whether or not to, can be a very stressful time in one’s life. The lead up to a surgery can be overwhelming; from scheduling pre-op appointments and tests to figuring out insurance coverage, all while possibly juggling a full time job and family life. As…