Miller Physical Therapy - Our Healthy Living (Thriving!) Blog
Great news for guacamole lovers: eating at least one avocado each week may lower the risk of developing heart disease, new research suggests. It’s easy and delicious to add avocado to your meals. Learn more about the benefits of this fruit below. (Yes, we said fruit!)
The creamy, pale green flesh of an avocado is full of nutrients closely tied to heart health. Now, a long-term study finds that eating at least two servings of this popular fruit per week is linked to a lower ris...
Posted on 2022-06-02
Coordination and strength are key as you age. Exercises will help you increase muscle strength, maintain bone density, improve balance and reduce joint pain. Learn all the benefits below. Then see us for personalized attention and to get all your questions answered.
So many physical abilities decline with normal aging, including strength, swiftness, and stamina. In addition to these muscle-related declines, there are also changes that occur in coordinating the movements o...
Posted on 2022-05-02
Shoulder pain is a common injury seen in physical therapy. The phrase “frozen shoulder” is often used to describe a stiff and painful shoulder. What is a frozen shoulder? Understand the causes and the available treatments below. Questions? See us to get all the answers you are seeking!
Sarah Noll Wilson started feeling the sharp pain in her right shoulder last July any time she would try to reach her arm behind her. “It got to the point where it was ...
Posted on 2022-04-02
Bursitis occurs when bursae become inflamed. What the heck even is this? A bursa is a closed, fluid-filled sac that works as a cushion and gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues of the body. The major bursae (this is the plural of bursa) are located next to the tendons near joints. A common location for bursitis is the foot, especially among athletes. Below you can understand how to prevent foot bursitis and how to treat it — and we can help!
Foot bursit...
Posted on 2022-03-02
Inflammation can be both good and bad. However, some foods contain ingredients that can trigger or worsen inflammation. Some of the most powerful tools to combat inflammation come not from the pharmacy, but from the grocery store. Read on to learn how to boost your diet throughout the year. Remember - we have a nutritionist on our staff, always at the ready to assist you with your choices, shopping lists -- and all your dietary questions and concerns.
Berries and watermelon in the summer...
Posted on 2022-02-02
