Benefits of Walking With a Weighted Vest
Walking is one of the most accessible and sustainable forms of exercise. It supports cardiovascular health, improves blood sugar control, helps manage body weight, and is generally easy on the joints. For many people, especially as they age, walking becomes the foundation of staying active because it feels safe, predictable, and repeatable. The challenge is that walking […]
Turn Commercial Breaks into Strength Breaks This March
If you’re like most basketball fans during March, you’re planted on the couch for hours — snacks in hand, heart racing, barely moving except to celebrate a buzzer-beater or go to the fridge. Here’s the harsh reality: prolonged sitting slows circulation, tightens joints and muscles, reduces calorie burn, and can even negatively affect posture and balance over time. The good news? You don’t need any […]
Does Flexibility Lead to Longevity?
You have probably heard someone say that being flexible is a sign of good health or even a predictor of living longer. Sometimes this idea shows up as a simple benchmark, like whether you can touch your toes. But does flexibility itself actually lead to a longer life? The short answer is probably not. Flexibility alone is not a strong […]
Dr. Alex Corbett Featured in GQ: Why the Belt Squat Is a Smart Tool for Glute Strength
In the recent GQ article Heated Rivalry’s Hudson Williams Uses This Overlooked Piece of Gym Equipment to Shape His Butt, actor Hudson Williams credited the belt squat machine, often known by the brand Pit Shark, for building his glutes. Featured in the piece was our very own Dr. Alex Corbett, PT, DPT, of BreakThrough Physical Therapy, who explained why this “old-school” exercise […]
How Exercise Supports Heart Health
When most people think about heart health, they think “cardio.” Usually that means running, biking, or some version of sweating on a machine. The heart doesn’t respond to just one type of stress. Different forms of exercise challenge the cardiovascular system in different ways, and each creates unique adaptations. Understanding how various training styles affect the heart helps […]
Practice Self-Love in 5 Minutes: A PT-Approved Stretching Routine
February is filled with messages about self-love – candles, bubble baths, and chocolate. But the kind of self-love that truly changes how you feel isn’t found in a spa day. It’s found in how you care for the body that shows up for you every single day. Real self-love lives in the tiny choices that make your body feel better tomorrow than it […]
Common Injuries in The Winter Games and How Physical Therapy Helps Athletes Recover
Winter sports place unique demands on the body. Cold temperatures, uneven terrain, high speeds, and rapid changes in direction all increase physical stress. Many winter activities also involve jumping, landing, and rotation—movements that load the joints and soft tissues in ways we don’t experience as much during warmer months. While elite athletes train year-round for these demands, […]
Beyond the Pain Scale: What Patients Really Want From Care
More than 1,200 people across the U.S. recently took time to share what it’s like to live with musculoskeletal (MSK) pain—the kind that affects muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments, and bones. Their responses, captured through The Pain Perspective: 2025 MSK Industry Survey, offer a powerful reminder: pain is not just something people feel. It’s something they live with. And for many, it’s shaping […]
5 Health Habits Worth Building This Year
Every New Year, people set ambitious health goals like losing weight, getting stronger, to just feel better. However, dramatic changes often don’t survive real life. What does tend to last are small, repeatable habits that quietly compound over time. You don’t need a perfect routine or extreme discipline. You need a few foundational behaviors that support your body, brain, and daily life. Below are five health habits that are simple, evidence-based, […]
Start the Year Strong: Why Starting Physical Therapy Early Can Save You Money
January brings a fresh start with New Year’s resolutions, health goals, and a new focus. It also brings something less exciting: a new insurance deductible and out-of-pocket concerns. For many people, that reset can make you think twice before scheduling healthcare appointments. The good news is that early in the year is actually one of the smartest and most cost-effective times to start physical […]