Category / Active Lifestyle
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What is Cupping? Why is it Beneficial?
Cupping is an alternative therapy that involves placing cups on the skin to create suction. The suction can be created either by using heat (in the case of traditional fire cupping) or…
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Stretching Routines for the Elderly
Here’s a gentle and effective stretching routine tailored for elderly individuals to improve flexibility, mobility, and prevent injury. Always warm up with a short walk or light movement before starting. Hold each…
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Prevent Golf Injuries This Spring
Golf is an incredibly popular pastime in the Cary area and becomes even more so during the spring season. While golf isn’t as physically taxing as some sports, it can lend itself…
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Stay Healthy with CrossFit
At Physical Therapy Partners we want to encourage all our patients to stay as active as possible. One popular activity for staying healthy as you age is CrossFit. CrossFit is a high-intensity…
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How to Avoid Gardening Injuries
Spring has arrived! If you’re like many Americans, you’re probably hoping to get out in the sunshine and bring a little beauty to your yard. Gardening can be incredibly therapeutic, but it’s…
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How Seniors Can Maintain Mobility
Your golden years are full of moments you wouldn’t dream of missing out on. From dancing at your child’s wedding to chasing after grandkids, these times are indeed precious. The last thing…
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Pickleball Injury Prevention Guide
Every year, pickleball grows in popularity. The game – an improvisation of ping-pong and badminton – is played on a court using a soft-ball sized ball with holes and paddles similar in…
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Prevent Parenting Injuries with These Tips
The birth of a child is an exciting time. The first few months offer incredibly rewarding and incredibly challenging moments for new parents. Many are surprised to learn just how hard parenting…
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Preventing and Treating Common Hiking Injuries
It’s the perfect time of year to slip out of town and head for the mountains – North Carolina summers are ideal for hiking, after all. At higher elevations, cooler temperatures can…
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The Importance of Rest Days
When you’re living an active lifestyle, rest days might seem counterproductive. A rest day is just wasted time that could be spent getting stronger or faster! But the truth is that rest…
