The HARTZ PT Blog

Falls are a real occurrence and considering your risk for a fall now can save you from one big nightmare later on. In this post, we discuss three main factors that can substantially increase your risk for falls. Assess your risk now and keep a potential fall from happening.

A common form of elbow pain occurs when the muscles on the inside of the elbow (Medial Epicondylitis) or outside of the elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) become inflamed and irritated. 

Over the past few years, High Intensity Interval Training OR HIIT has been at the forefront of fitness magazines and news headlines. So, what exactly is HIIT and what is so unique about this approach to training?

A popular activity for physical fitness that has recently stepped into the spotlight in the therapy community is Tai Chi. Tai Chi originated in China and has been practiced there for generations.

Therapeutic Modalities…it may sound like a term from Star Wars, but believe it or not, this is a medical term.  If you have been to a physical therapist, you may have experienced therapeutic modalities without even knowing it! 

There are 3 types of people who choose a goal from the health & wellness category as a New Year’s resolution: the resolution newbie, the resolution master, & the resolution flunkee. Let’s see which category you most identify with—and how focusing on the right strategy can help you get healthier.

Arthritis is a buzz word coined for joint pain, however rarely is a difference delineated between the two different types of arthritis: Osteoarthritis and Systemic Arthritis. These forms of arthritis stem from different causes and are treated with different approaches.

As a parent, one of our primary concerns is keeping our kids healthy and happy. Surprisingly, there are a few common kid-behaviors that we as parents may often see our kids doing, without even realizing the potential danger.

Unfortunately, during the holidays, we often put aside taking care of ourselves, just like we put aside the fruitcake! Here are three holiday stressors that can be reduced by physical therapy.

Have you ever noticed that grandma or grandpa seem to lose inches as they age and sometimes may seem to have a rounded upper back? Some of this is just the natural aging process, but there are things we can do now to prevent and correct this curving of the spine before it’s too late.