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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 …
Why Flexibility Matters as You Grow Older
March 10, 2020Though it often takes a back seat to strength and cardiovascular fitness, flexibility plays a critical role in ensuring one’s able to maintain a high level of independence and mobility during their Golden Years. While our muscles and tendons tend …
Lynnwood Wellness: Protect Your Back in the Garden and Yard
March 10, 2020As winter turns to spring and local green thumbs plan for a season of gardening and general yard maintenance, Lynnwood physical therapist Nancy Mitrano has a message for garden and landscape enthusiasts: watch your back. “When gardening, a fact majority of your movement …
Physical therapy plays a critical role in breast cancer treatment and rehab
February 12, 2020Researchers from the Netherlands in 2015 found that a combination of supervised strength and aerobic training during the early stages of breast cancer treatment reduces fatigue while helping patients increase muscle fitness. More recently, a study published in the Canadian …
Create Heart-Healthy Habits During Heart Month
February 5, 2020February is American Heart Month, a time when health professionals like physical therapists strive to raise awareness about maintaining and improving cardiovascular health. The month also serves as a sobering reminder that, as a society, we must do a better job of preventing heart …
Take Steps to Prevent, Manage Ankle Sprains
February 5, 2020With basketball season in full swing and winter weather affecting large areas of the country, it’s peak season for ankle sprains, one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries in the U.S. And yet Lynnwood physical therapist Nancy Mitrano says incidents of ankle sprains can …
What is Lymphedema?
January 29, 2020How can a lymphedema therapist help your patient? Help to identify or classify lymphedema Perform manual lymph drainage techniques for reduction of edema Apply compression bandaging as needed Recommend and fit for compression garments Develop a safe exercise program Educate …