How to Choose Shoes for Walking and Running

Finding the perfect walking or running shoe isn’t an easy task. With countless options on the market, navigating through various features and styles can be overwhelming. However, proper footwear is crucial for comfort, performance, and injury prevention. Keep reading for expert advice on picking the right shoe to set you off on the right foot.  

10 Foods to Increase Muscle Strength

Improving one’s fitness doesn’t stop at the gym. If you’re trying to increase your muscle strength and lose body fat, it’s enormously important to consume nutrient-rich foods that nourish and recuperate your body after a workout. Both nutrition and physical activity are critical if you want to gain lean muscle. It’s essential to challenge your […]

How to Get Relief from Foot Pain

Our feet are the vehicle through which we explore our surrounding landscape, so experiencing any pain can feel debilitating. A recent study reports that 81% of Americans have reported foot pain in 2024, and 21% of adults have experienced foot discomfort for one to five years.    Not surprisingly, those whose careers cause them to be […]

Bridgit Finley featured in Profiles in Leadership Podcast

  Dr. Bridgit Finley, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, Vice President of Clinic Experience and Optimization was recently featured as a guest on the Profiles in Leadership Podcast episode “Bridgit Finley, PT, DPT Always be Humble, Always be Hungry and When You Need Help Ask for It.” During the podcast, Dr. Finley discusses Physical Therapy Central and […]

James Rethaber discusses Walking Pads with TIME

TIME recently featured Fit For Work’s James Rethaber, Vice President of Technical Operations, in an article on the benefits of walking pads. Walking pads, or portable under-desk treadmills, are less bulky than regular treadmills and usually lack handrails.   Rethaber tried several walking pads before finding one that worked best for him. Now, you can walk […]

Dr. Kathleen Pollan Discusses Balance with Real Woman

Real Woman featured SporTherapy’s Dr. Kathleen Pollan, PT, DPT, Regional Director and Clinic Director of SporTherapy’s Fossil Creek Clinic, in a recent article on the importance of balance in everyday life. “Balance plays a role in all we do. From walking to cleaning the house to riding a bike. Our balance impacts are safety in […]

Blossoming Benefits: Digging into the Rewards of Gardening

The Spring & Summer months are upon us, meaning some of your gardens are already blooming. Did you know there is increasing evidence that exposure to plants, green space and gardening benefits mental and physical health? Working in the garden restores dexterity and strength and promotes aerobic exercise and sunshine exposure, which lowers blood pressure […]

Dr. Stephen Clark discusses Muscle Guarding with The Washington Post

In a recent article on muscle guarding, the Washington Post featured Dr. Stephen Clark, PT, DPT, OCS, ATCI, Clinical Innovations Director at Confluent Health.  When a person experiences muscle guarding, the brain seeks to protect an injured area by controlling the surrounding muscles so they do not function or lock, defending the body against additional […]