by Valley PT | Jul 17, 2018 | Articles
Is an old injury keeping you side-lined? Trigger point dry needling can be an effective treatment option. In our pursuit of fitness and participation in sports/recreation, most of us have sustained an acute injury of ligament/joint sprain or a muscular strain. If not...
by Valley PT | Jun 8, 2018 | Tips
Palatable foods are foods that taste good. The more palatable the food, the more we are driven to eat. Palatable foods are generally potent foods meaning extra sweet, salty and/or fatty. Sweet, salty and fatty foods trigger a pleasure response in the brain making it...
by Valley PT | Mar 27, 2018 | Tips
Winter weather brings slippery conditions on sidewalks, stairs and roads. Here are a few tips to help prevent suffering a falling on snow and ice. Wear appropriate footwear. Rubber or neoprene soles with a good tread are preferable, avoid leather or plastic soles. Use...
by Valley PT | Dec 27, 2017 | Tips
Summer is in full swing. You have taken great care to keep the grass green, the flowers and vegetable garden watered, but are you keeping yourself properly hydrated? The amount of fluid required to remain well hydrated will vary with the climate, your activity level,...
