Miller Physical Therapy - Our Healthy Living (Thriving!) Blog
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
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
Here we are again!
The CrossFit Games Season 2015 has begun!
The Open began in February, and like clockwork, the phone started ringing a week later - when adrenaline, over-training, and athletes possibly repeating moves they haven't trained for are performed in earnest. The result: the perfect breeding ground for injuries.
As in previous years, the Crossfit Open is a five-week competition with one new workout per week. The week’s workout is released each Thursday at 5 p.m. PT, and comp...
Posted on 2015-04-10
