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Why It’s Not a Stretch to Stretch Daily: 4 Benefits of Daily Stretching
August 13, 2021Stretching Is A Great Addition To Your Daily Routine There are many things that we are told we should be doing daily. Some of them are quick, easy, and almost intuitive, like brushing your teeth or taking a multivitamin. Others …
The Power of Individualization
July 8, 2021Here at Impact Physical Therapy, We Strive to Individualize Physical Therapy, like every other medical discipline, is best implemented when it is catered to the individual. It is very similar to how hiring a personal trainer will most likely give …
What To Expect From Your Physical Therapy Sessions
May 24, 2021It is extremely normal for one to feel nervous when they start seeing a new doctor or go to a new specialist. If you were just referred to a physical therapist, you may be wondering what will be happening. You …
Running: Fact or Fiction
March 15, 2021Running is one of the most comprehensive physical activities, which also makes it a common exercise for those looking for a full body workout. It has many great benefits for your health, such as burning calories, relieving stress levels, and …
Holidays an Ideal Time for Refresher on Proper, Safer Lifting
December 7, 2020Digging 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. …
Physical Therapy More Effective than Drugs for Chronic Pain
December 4, 2020As 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 safer, cheaper and more effective treatment for such conditions. More than 25 …
Find Relief from Tension Headaches with PT
November 3, 2020With 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 …
5 Ways to Feel Gratitude in the Face of Challenges
November 3, 2020November 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 …
‘Why Movement Matters’ during National Physical Therapy Month
October 6, 2020While 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 lives by helping people move …
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 …