As a lifelong athlete, the transition between team sports in high school and college to individual fitness has been challenging. In an effort to push myself and up my fitness level I signed up for a sprint triathlon 2 summers ago. A 1/2 mile swim, 14 mile bike, and 3.1 mile run lay ahead of
Affiliation Experience at Premier Physical Therapy & Wellness [video testimonial]
Joe Tatta March 20, 2015Watch the video to learn about our student internship program for doctoral candidates in physical therapy.
A Great Exercise to Heal Neck Pain & Correct Posture
Joe Tatta March 19, 2015How much of your time each day is spent looking down at a computer or desk with poor posture? The information age has created an epidemic of forward head posture and hunchbacks. We sit or stand hunched over electronic devises day after day, causing spinal damage and other common musculoskeletal complaints such as:
Healthcare is a rapidly changing field. Our current system of sick care is transforming into one where prevention is embraced and natural, conservative treatment is valued over invasive or pharmacologic interventions. Physical Therapists are positioned to rapidly adapt to this change and help society maintain and revitalize their health. At Premier Physical Therapy & Wellness we
How a Physical Therapist Can Prevent Injury [FMS]
Joe Tatta March 17, 2015The beginning of spring is three days away. With the weather improving our clients will return to outdoor activities, increased exercise and sports. If you have been inactive most of the winter jumping right into an exercise program can be a one way ticket to an injury. An injury in spring could sideline you for
How Can Physical Therapy Help Me?
Joe Tatta March 16, 2015This is one of the most common questions we answer on a daily basis. Physical therapists are specialists in movement, alleviating pain and improving how you function (daily activities, recreation or sport). What aspects of your health would you like to improve or what are your health goals? By taking action and choosing Premier Physical
Smart Nutrition to Heal Your Injury
Joe Tatta March 11, 2015An injury can take you out of the game of life. When you are injured your priority becomes finding the quickest way to recover. Physical therapy is essential to healing your injury. But what role does food, diet and nutrition play? Nutrition to Heal Your Injury The inflammatory process is what initially happens when you are
5 Ways Physical Therapy Can Improve Your Health
Joe Tatta March 10, 2015Physical Therapy – it’s more than just for “Broken Bones” What is Physical Therapy? The definition of who Physical Therapists are and what they do is often a broad and not well understood concept, and it changes based on personal experience. You may think: “where I would go after I sprained my ankle playing basketball”,
From Sports Injury to Recovery
Joe Tatta March 6, 2015When sport is your passion nothing will keep your from it…not matter what your age! Many of our patients participate in intense physical activities and sports. We don’t tell people they have to “stop” or they’re too old. We see possibility where others see limitations. The work we do as physical therapists keeps you in
Cortisol, Pain and Weight
Joe Tatta March 5, 2015As physical therapist we see a lot of patients who live with chronic stress and as a result have pain. When you are in pain the hormone cortisol rises. The outcome of this is hormonal imbalances, weight- gain and…you guessed it, more pain. I had the opportunity to interview New York Times Best Selling author
