Holidays an Ideal Time for Refresher on Proper, Safer Lifting
Digging out boxes of holiday decorations, hauling packages to and from the car, hiding gifts away on the higher shelves at the back of your closet … the Holiday Season certainly requires its fair share of bending, lifting and reaching. This, coupled with the cooler...
Physical Therapy More Effective than Drugs for Chronic Pain
As health care professionals and researchers continually reevaluate the effectiveness and safety of prescription drug use for chronic pain, Lynnwood physical therapist Nancy Mitrano emphasizes that physical therapy has long been considered a...
Find Relief from Tension Headaches with PT
With all that’s happening in the world – from the pandemic and political campaigns to economic issues and at-home schooling – 2020 will likely go down as one of the most high-stress years in recent history. So, it’s likely more people are fighting...
5 Ways to Feel Gratitude in the Face of Challenges
November is a month when gratitude takes its place in the spotlight of American culture. Yet, with the challenges our country has faced this year, a popular notion as we approach the final weeks of 2020 is “let’s just get this year over with.” ...
‘Why Movement Matters’ during National Physical Therapy Month
While the profession of physical therapy is often characterized under the generalized label “rehabilitation,” Lynnwood physical therapist Nancy Mitrano is eager to create a wider narrative – one that focuses on physical therapy's overall ability to change...
See Your PT Annually for Injury Prevention, Early Intervention
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...
Will Running Damage Your Knees? Studies Say No.
Is running bad for your knees? Physical therapists say this is a common question among both avid runners and those who may start running for exercise or to participate in that first 5K. It’s a question...
Back pain? Studies say get PT first.
During a time when people are growing more skeptical and concerned about the use of prescription pain medications, a recent study gives hope to the 80 percent of Americans who will experience back pain at some point in their lives, says Lynnwood physical therapist...
Create a Safe, Productive At-Home Workspace
As millions transition into working from home to help thwart the spread of the coronavirus, maintaining both comfort and productivity has no doubt been an issue for many. While in-office workstations are often designed around ergonomic...
Summer Pro Tip: Wear Your Flip-Flops with Caution
Warmer weather means lighter clothing all around, and footwear is no exception. But before you grab the flip-flops for summer outings and activities, Lynnwood physical therapist Nancy Mitrano offers a word of caution: long-term flip-flop use...