The HARTZ PT Blog

In this video, Michelle, PTA and certified yoga instructor, illustrates 5 simple exercises that we can do at home to help us maintain and improve our balance. All you need is a chair!

Written by Lori Kerr

In this series of videos, Lori, PTA and avid runner, introduces some basic guidelines for runners who may be experiencing increased pain due to overuse injuries caused by running.

If you are stuck at home and looking for some simple exercises and stretches that will help you stay active with no equipment necessary, you don’t want to miss this post! Alec, DPT walks us through some simple stretches and exercises for various body parts (in only 6 minutes!).

Colder weather means some changes to how we exercise. Of course, it’s harder to motivate yourself to go for a run or bike ride when the temperature drops. But this isn’t to say that you shouldn’t be active outdoors in the cold, it just means you may have to make a few changes to your routine.

Six months after the onset of COVID-19 in the United States and the end is nowhere in sight. You may be feeling edgy or nervous, having trouble sleeping or focusing or lack motivation.  Know that you are not alone.  Here are some tips to help you cope.

Blood flow restriction training is becoming more popular in the training and rehabilitation world. It is a very useful technique that helps patients recover faster and more efficiently, especially for those who are limited in lifting heavier weights.

Written by Aaron Brustad

As we all spend more time at home during this pandemic, it is more important than ever to stay active to ensure our health and wellness.  While we all may be feeling a bit stir crazy throughout this time, what better time to get started with some activities at home?

Written by Daulton Rutter, DPT, OCS, CVT, Clinic Director

In times such as these, practicing mindfulness can help to calm the mind, comfort our spirits, and facilitate mental and physical well-being. But what is mindfulness?

More activity is great for your health, energy levels, sleep, and mood. However, ramping up your activity level too quickly after a holiday season of eating, drinking and being merry can lead to pain, injury and disappointment if your body isn't ready for it.

Every summer throughout my entire life I have heard the repetitive warnings that as the heat and humidity increases, there are dangers of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. With those warnings, I tended to shrug them off with the ignorant mindset of “that isn’t going to happen to me.”