by buildpt | Oct 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
We all know that visiting your physician for an annual physical is critical in maintaining long-term health, just as dental exams twice each year helps ensure oral health throughout a lifetime. But what about annual check-ups with a physical therapist? According...
by buildpt | Oct 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
October is National Physical Therapy month, a time of the year when PTs like Tacoma physical therapist Chad McCann celebrate their profession while educating others about the role physical therapy plays in improving the health and vitality of their...
by buildpt | Sep 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
As the school year gains momentum during the COVID crisis and more kids and families adjust to various levels of at-home learning, parents and instructors should not overlook what should be a standard facet of all children’s curriculum: physical activity. Kids need...
by buildpt | Sep 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
Those who experience pain in their backs, hips or knees while walking, running, working or exercising may find that the source of their discomfort resides much lower in their bodies – possibly in their feet, said Tacoma physical therapist Chad...
by buildpt | Aug 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
Despite being the largest and perhaps most complicated joints in our bodies, our knees are naturally docile. They’re easily influenced by what’s going on above and below them, in other words, not making many decisions on their...
by buildpt | Aug 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s estimated that about 29 million Americans each year hit the links for at least one round of golf. That’s 1 in 10 people in the U.S., according to the National Golf Foundation. But while golf is often considered a safe, low-impact, leisurely activity for people of...
