Miller Physical Therapy - Our Healthy Living (Thriving!) Blog
As physical therapists and medical professionals, we’re all about the mechanics of the human body. Bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves…they’re all foundational in what we do and how we do it – and in what our patients do and how they do it. What patients may not be aware of is the fact that their mental approach to physical therapy and recovery from an injury or surgery in general has a huge impact on how well they progress.
Visualization, also called guided im...
Posted on 2016-08-15
Keeping Healthy and Active This Summer!
(Even When you Don't Feel Like It!)We’re lucky enough here in south Florida to feel like it’s summer all year round. However, as weall know, true summer brings an extra dose of sun and heat. The good news is, that doesn’t mean you have to give up your outdoor activity or exercise routine. The not-quite-so-good news is that you do need to adapt in order to stay healthy and injury-free.Everyone knows sunscreen is important.
It’s su...
Posted on 2016-07-14
Get Out There and Move!Exercise Options to Keep You Healthy, Fit and Happy
Exercise is critical to overall health; physical, mental and emotional.
Yet many people aren’t in the habit of making time for regular exercise. For some, an injury or chronic condition may be an issue.
For others, it’s never been a priority, or they’ve exercised over the years, but inconsistently. The bad news is, if you’re not exercising regularly you’re not doing your...
Posted on 2016-06-18
Protecting Your Health and Well-Being at Work and at Home with Ergonomics
Unless you’re a crew member on “World’s Deadliest Catch” you probably don’t consider your job very dangerous to your health. Fortunately, most people don’t have to worry about traumatic injury while at work. Even the most mundane desk jobs can cause problems, though, if you’re not aware of proper ergonomics.The definition of ergonomics (the study of people’s efficiency in th...
Posted on 2016-05-19
Did you know you don’t need a doctor’s prescription to see a physical therapist? In the state of Florida this has been true for over 20 years. We see both individuals who call us first when suffering from aches and injuries, as well as those who are recommended to see us by their own personal doctor. We regularly work with physicians on updates and reports of progress as they and our patients desire. Good communication is key to healing!
Miller Physical Therapy offers an unparallele...
Posted on 2016-04-20
