January is a perfect time to start a new fitness journey or enhance your current routine. Embrace the New Year's energy to be motivated, inspired, and consistent. Exercise improves mental function, reduces your risk for chronic disease, enhances sleep, maintains good energy levels, and supports a healthy weight. Common types of exercise include aerobic, strength […]
Tips for Healthy Holiday Eating Holidays are a joyous time to spend with family and friends, usually centered around yummy, festive food. Weight gain over the holidays is a common problem, but you can still enjoy the holidays while making smart and healthy decisions. Follow these tips from 1st Choice Physical Therapy to appreciate the […]
Plantar fasciitis is inflammation or tearing in the thick web-like band of tissue and ligaments connecting the heel to the front part of the foot and leads to pain in the foot. You can feel this pain in your heel, at the ball of the foot, or along the archcThe plantar fascia acts as a […]
If you're recovering from an injury, living with a chronic illness, or experiencing pain, you may benefit from seeing a physical therapist. 1st Choice Physical Therapists are movement experts who help people of all ages improve their quality of life through exercise, hands-on care, and education. You do not need a doctor's referral for an evaluation […]
What It Is... Dry needling is a minimally invasive technique used by Physical Therapists. A solid, thin filament needle is inserted into the muscle and connective tissue directly at a myofascial trigger point within the muscle or a neurological point. How It Works... Dry needling enhances the body's ability to heal, which ultimately reduces pain. The use […]
Summer is in full swing and with wonderful weather comes increased activity for people of all ages. Unfortunately, more activity can lead to increased injuries, the most dreaded being an ACL tear. The ACL is one of four ligaments in the knee that attaches the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia). The ACL […]
May is Women’s Health Month kicking off on May 8th, and we encourage women to prioritize your health. Women have unique health issues from pelvic pain to post-partum and intimacy issues and physical therapy may be an effective option to help you maximize function, minimize pain, and improve overall quality of life. What is Women’s […]
As April showers bring May flowers and Spring blooms, many people experience sinus problems due to seasonal allergies. Whether you have allergies or chronic sinus problems, your nose and sinuses get inflamed blocking mucus from draining which can cause congestion, pain, pressure, and fatigue. Blockages can also be caused by narrow nasal passages, facial abnormality, a […]
