The HARTZ PT Blog

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.

No matter how you’re doing during these times, now is as good a time as any to be physically aware of what you’re doing and how you’re doing it.

Have you ever thought about how much time you spend on one leg throughout the day? Whether walking, running or standing, spending an equal amount of time on each leg is important to maintaining proper muscle balance.

Spring cleaning is a great way to recharge and get your house back in order, however organizing closets and cleaning out the basement can create achy, stiff joints, and tight muscles. Here are 10 tips to help you avoid injury while cleaning this spring.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Patellar Femoral Pain Syndrome, otherwise known as PFPS, is common in adolescent athletes especially those who participate in sports year-round.

For most of us, spring and summer is the time of year when the weeds in our yard start calling! When the weeds go crazy, we might feel overwhelmed and want to do it all in one weekend, however, overdoing it can often mean an increase in aches and pains, especially back pain.