Physical therapy’s role in wellness and injury prevention

Physical therapy’s role in wellness and injury prevention

Katherine Spencer

Physical therapists are often identified by their ability to help people rehabilitate injuries, but did you know they can help you prevent an injury before it happens? Although rehabilitating injuries is a significant component of physical therapy, these health care providers are able to provide services far beyond the injured population.

Anaerobic and aerobic exercise demystified

Anaerobic and aerobic exercise demystified

Ginger Lambert

Have you ever been caught in a sudden rain squall without an umbrella, made a mad dash to your car and found that you were suddenly out of breath? That’s an example of anaerobic exercise, as is jumping, lifting weights and running hills. Anaerobic means without oxygen, and this type of activity means your muscles need more energy than can be supplied by burning fat.