Know Yourself: The First Step Out of the Shadow
“Know yourself, control yourself, and give of yourself.” — Jeff Petersen, The Shadow of Pain Pain has a way of introducing us to ourselves. Whether
Resistance Exercises for Sarcopenia (Age-Related Muscle Loss)
Age-related muscle loss doesn’t happen overnight, and it is a serious issue facing all of us. If left unchecked, it can lead us into falls
Pain: A Poor Warning System, But a Good Teacher
After more than four decades as a physical therapist, I have come to believe that pain is one of life’s greatest teachers. That may sound
How Long Does it Take to Fix Posture?
One of the things we have harped on continually with our patients over the years is that it’s almost always worth putting in the effort
Do Tendons Take Longer to Heal Than Muscle?
Whether we’re concerned about connective tissue healing due to an injury recovery or simply for the purpose of getting stronger through regular training / exercise,
Setting Attainable Physical Therapy Goals
Patients come to our practice for numerous reasons, some with referrals from physicians or specialists and others who come directly to us. Regardless of their
Dry Needling vs Acupuncture: When to choose one over the other
Though at this point our patients generally recognize that acupuncture is not the same as dry needling, there can sometimes still be confusion as to
How Does Flexibility Affect Strength?
In the past, we’ve spent time discussing whether strength training reduces flexibility (hint: it generally does not). In this article, we’ll discuss how flexibility affects
Does Emotional Stress Cause Pain in the Body?
We all seem to intuitively understand that pain gets worse with emotional stress. However, can emotional factors like stress actually cause a physical pain response
How to Use Stretching Exercises to Relieve Stress
Aside from their benefits to our mobility and flexibility, one of the most effective ways to calm your body and mind is to engage in
How Exercise Reduces Stress: The science behind feeling better
Stress is a constant in modern life, but one of the most powerful tools to manage it doesn’t come from a prescription bottle or a
How Are Fall Risk Factors Classified: Intrinsic vs extrinsic
At Petersen Physical Therapy, with years of hands-on experience helping patients reduce fall risk in our patients, and we’re frequently going over fall risk classifications
