See Your PT Annually for Injury Prevention, Early Intervention
October 6, 2020We 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 to physical therapists …
Will Running Damage Your Knees? Studies Say No.
July 7, 2020Is 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 that highlights a common concern about running – that it’s an activity that’s good for …
Back pain? Studies say get PT first.
July 7, 2020During 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, …
Create a Safe, Productive At-Home Workspace
June 4, 2020As 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 considerations and long-term trial and error, ensuring optimal comfort and health, home …
Summer Pro Tip: Wear Your Flip-Flops with Caution
June 4, 2020Warmer 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 can not only be bad for the feet, but …
Walk Away from Back Pain & Toward a Healthier You
May 1, 2020The man who wrote the words, “We hold these truths to be self-evident,” was later quick to document what he discovered to be another unquestioning truth. “The sovereign invigorator of the body is exercise, and of all the exercises, walking …
Creating New Habits to Get Through the Pandemic
May 1, 2020Many of our daily routines have been upended by COVID-19 and the attempts we’ve all made to abide by phrases that weren’t so familiar at the start of 2020: social distancing, sheltering-in-place, and flattening the curve. And, as we “self-isolate” …
Lynnwood Wellness: Positive Attitude Reaps Healthful Rewards
April 8, 2020“Mind over matter” may seem a bit cliché when it comes to health and science, but in Nancy Mitrano’s world, a positive attitude plays an undeniable role in reaching and maintaining optimal health. A physical therapist at Impact Physical Therapy in Lynnwood, Mitrano has witnessed numerous success stories, …
5 Exercise Ideas Amid COVID-19 Social Distancing
April 8, 2020As the country bands together to slow the spread of COVID-19 (a.k.a., the coronavirus) through the practice of social distancing, many have found their regularly exercise routines disrupted. Gym closures, group fitness class cancellations and the closing of popular parks and trails have become commonplace, making it more difficult for people to get their recommended weekly dose of …
What is Telehealth?
March 31, 2020To our patients: We are now able to do a Physical Therapy session with you in your home via Telehealth! You may be asking what is Telehealth? It is similar to Skype or FaceTime. All you will need is a …