Miller Physical Therapy - Our Healthy Living (Thriving!) Blog
2016 is within sight, and we want to encourage you to look ahead to a healthier, more active lifestyle, whether you’re currently active or not.
There’s always room for improvement and when it comes to your quality of life there’s no reason not to aim high! We see many clients who are recovering from surgery or an injury (or surgery following an injury) but even if you don’t fall into those categories your lifestyle can improve.
Chronic pain is at the top of the list...
Posted on 2015-12-29
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
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
Voyage, travel, and change of place impart vigor. SenecaThe Miller family has three kinds of family vacations: active, active and active.
I’m sure that’s no surprise, considering my vocation and dedication to healthy living. What may be a surprise is that, even though we’re Floridians, snow sports are a family favorite.
We recently had a great time in Vermont enjoying the novel sensation of snowy weather, bundling up like Ralphie’s little broth...
Posted on 2015-05-02
