Tag: Profysio

  • Physical therapy isn’t just for pain; it can keep you healthy for life

    Physical therapy isn’t just for pain; it can keep you healthy for life

    You know physical activity is good for you. The benefits are well researched and the list is impressive. Here is just a sampling: releases endorphins to make you feel good and fight depression; helps control weight; prevents diseases like stroke, diabetes and some forms of cancer; improves sleep; helps you live longer. Recent studies even…

  • Returning to activity after a pandemic

    Returning to activity after a pandemic

    By Dr. Leonard J. Somarriba During the COVID-19 pandemic, activity levels dropped for a lot of people. Between stay-at-home orders, gym closures and working from home, people became more sedentary. On top of that, there were shortages of equipment like dumbbells and bicycles, making staying active at home difficult even if you wanted to. But…