Miller Physical Therapy - Our Healthy Living (Thriving!) Blog
AVDA (Aid to Victims of Domestic Violence) A Community of Hope is an amazing organization that we have supported wholeheartedly for years. AVDA’s mission is big: to promote violence-free relationships and social change by offering alternative choices to end violence and domestic abuse. Services include a 24 hour crisis hotline, emergency and transitional housing, advocacy, and counseling and support to all victims of domestic violence. Educational community ...
Posted on 2015-10-02
The end of summer may mean kissing goodbye a relaxed routine with the kids, but let’s be real – it’s always great to get back into school with a set schedule and enjoy the luxury of more time to focus on yourself and your health! Many people get so busy enjoying everything summer has to offer (vacations, summer camp, visits to and from friends and family) that their healthy habits tend to fall by
the wayside.
We’re big believers in healthy living as a...
Posted on 2015-09-12
Keep Flexible & Avoid Injuries with a Stretching RoutineIt may not be “sexy” or trendy, but stretching plays a critical role in physical health whether you’re a weekend warrior or a professional athlete. It’s also an important part of our job as physical therapists as we guide patients recovering from surgery or an injury through stretches necessary for them to regain full mobility. But you don’t even have to participate in any physical activity (alt...
Posted on 2015-08-24
Starting Your Fitness Routine Injury-FreeA lot of our clients are athletes – some are weekend warriors, some play on school or collegiate teams, and some are pros. No matter what their age, experience or skill level, they all have one thing in common: at some point, they were all beginners.
Starting a new sport or fitness routine can be intimidating, especially for someone who hasn’t had a lot of sports experience. It’s critical to choose the right act...
Posted on 2015-07-30
Play Ball!As a sports-lover I really enjoy participating in, and watching, athletic games.
Baseball is one of my summer favorites, and our family has been having a great time watching the Delray Beach Lightning, our local South Florida Collegiate League summer team.
Players come from all over to play for the Lightning. It’s a great group of young men working hard to hone their skills, earn more experience and get some professional exposure.
At Miller Physical The...
Posted on 2015-06-19