6 Fascinating Facts About Physical Therapy
First of all, Happy National Physical Therapy Month! My name is Kimara, and I am one of the physical therapists at Stevens Point Orthopedics. As a practicing physical therapist, I am blessed to work in a healthcare profession where patients become family....
Fall Prevention for Seniors
Falling down is a frequent problem for people as we get older and the consequences can be very serious. Falls can result in major problems such as head injuries or fractures. Hip fractures are a common result of falls and can lead to a long recovery. Shoulder and...
D1 Training – Because Every Body Needs Training
By Kevin Kirschbaum Many questions can come into your head when you start exercising again after an injury: How hard should I push myself?Am I pushing hard enough?Are these aches and pains a normal part of exercise, or is an old issue flaring up? These same questions...
Nutrition Coaching Breakdown
By Kali Clark Hello friends! It sounds like we’ve got some buzz around this Bridge Program and I’d like to take some time to break down one aspect of it – the nutrition coaching. How does it work? What do we do? These are all great questions – and I’m here to answer...
D1 Training and Stevens Point Orthopedics: How Are They Connected?
D1 Training is an athletic-based training facility that delivers results. Stevens Point Orthopedics is a clinic that performs joint replacements, ACL repairs, and other surgeries involving joints and muscles. So what’s the connection? The connection is your health —...
Five Simple Tips for Managing Stress
These are stressful times, no question. In between the health issues, the social issues, and the heat, it seems the whole world is in an uproar. All of this can raise your stress to harmful levels — but the good news is it doesn’t have to. You don’t have to let...
Less Joint Pain Through Nutrition? Believe It!
By Kali Clark Consider this phrase by Heather Morgan MS, NLC: “Every time you eat or drink, you are either feeding disease or fighting it.” When I coach clients, give presentations or plan meals for my family, I think about this phrase. You may read it and think it’s...
Our 8 Favorite Bike Safety Tips
Now, more than ever, people are hopping on a bike as a way to get around and get some exercise during otherwise uncertain times. If you’re one of those people who are new to biking or back on a bike again after a long layoff, here’s a quick refresher course on how to...