TP BLOG
Welcome to our blog, here you will find information on fitness, nutrition, weight training, general healthy and physical therapy. It is our hope you will find the information useful and as always please ask us if you have any questions.
Returning to Exercise and Activity Following a Bout of COVID-19
Currently, 1 in every 15 people in the US has tested positive for COVID-19; and that number is rising daily. Chances are good that many of you reading this article are included in that group. As you recover and begin to return to activity and exercise, it is...
Why Meditate?
We hear a lot about meditation these days---for better health, for increased productivity, and for relieving stress and anxiety--and who couldn’t use less anxiety right now? Maybe you’ve tried to meditate and found that you just can’t concentrate or feel contemplative...
Knee Osteoarthritis? Exercise for the Win!
While there can be many causes of knee pain, I will be focusing on the most common joint disease, osteoarthritis. The knee is the most common joint that OA affects. OA, also known as degenerative joint disease, is typically the result of wear and tear and progressive...
Healthy Habits Expand Your Lifespan
We all want to live longer and healthier lives and longevity experts are on a mission not only to prolong your lifespan, but to increase the number of years you’ll live free of debilitating disease. Scientists at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health assembled...
Exercise is Essential during COVID-19
Most adults are well aware of the physical and mental health benefits of exercise and understand the importance of engaging in some form of regular physical activity. As the United States copes with the new coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic, business closures, social...
Barbecued Chicken w/Roasted Corn Pudding
There is nothing better than BBQ chicken and corn during the summer. It's the perfect outdoor summer meal. We found this recipe while searching for corn recipes. It's perfect and very tasty. We hope you enjoy and let us know what you think. Ingredients 8 ears fresh...
Lateral Hip Pain
While there can be several causes of lateral (side) hip pain, gluteal tendinopathy is thought to be one of the primary causes. It is often referred to as Greater Trochanter Pain Syndrome (GTPS) and has historically been diagnosed as hip bursitis. However, recent...
Green Beans with Dried Cranberries
Blanch the beans ahead, and store in the refrigerator to eliminate a task from your cooking day. A great holiday side. Ingredients 2/3 cup hazelnuts 12 cups water 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed 3 tablespoons hazelnut oil 1/3 cup thinly sliced shallots 2/3 cup dried...
Whole Roasted Cauliflower
For a bit of showmanship, bring the whole cauliflower to the table, and then "carve" and dress with the vinaigrette, pomegranate arils, pine nuts, and parsley. Ingredients: 4 cups water 1 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup sugar 4 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1...
One Pot Chicken w/Apples
One Pot Chicken with Apples is an easy and rustic dinner option made with healthy vegetables and apples. This dish is the quintessential fall recipe! With the seasons changing, We are sharing a one pan meal that has all the fall flavors and is super easy to make. The...
Halloween Sugar Overload
Halloween festivities have begun and thus the unofficial start to the “how the heck am I supposed to make healthy choices when I’m surrounded by all these sweets for three whole months” season. I must admit this is a challenging season for me as well. All of my...
Peace & Love for Soft Tissue Injury
We have all likely suffered from a pulled muscle or an ankle sprain and are familiar with the acronym RICE – rest, ice, compression and elevation. This has been the standard of care for years. We have rested and unloaded the joint for several days, immediately applied...