Spring Healthy Habits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTk7kBRyk4w As the weather gets warmer, consider how you can establish or improve healthy habits to help you look and feel great. Watch the video below for 3 tips from ACPT Physical Therapy Assistant Conor Maloney.
5 Tools to Achieve Your Weight Loss Goals
Losing weight is hard, but you can tweak your environment to make the best of your health goals. There are hundreds of little changes you can make to your life to skyrocket your gains and achieve your goals. While you need discipline, well-planned nutrition and regular workouts, it helps to [...]
2 Strategies for Back Relief While in Your Office Chair
Albany Chiro & PT Physical Therapist Assistant Conor walks you through 2 simple practices you can use to relieve back pain caused from sitting at a desk all day at work.
February 2019 Patient of the Month: Leah Gapp
Tell us about yourself. I was born and raised in Guilderland. I graduated from Guilderland High School, got my Bachelor’s degree at Saint Rose, and my Master’s at SUNY Albany. I still live in the area with my boyfriend, Josh, and cat. What do you enjoy doing in your free [...]
3 Dangers of Your Desk Job (and What You Can Do About It)
86% of people working in America spend up to eight hours sitting down in the office. Most likely, you are sitting down as you read this. Most likely, you have been sitting for a number of hours today. Modern technology is not helping. You no longer have to walk and [...]
January 2019 Patient of the Month: Maria Butler
Tell us about yourself. I’m a Colonie resident through-and-through. I went to Colonie Central High School and work in South Colonie. I have three siblings, one of whom is my identical twin. What do you enjoy doing in your free time? I enjoy working out. I also enjoy riding my [...]
10 Goals to Help You Focus on Health & Wellness in 2019
Do you remember the fitness goals you set in 2018? These resolutions probably went something like: “I am going to hit the gym 5 times per week;” “I will do hot yoga at 6 am before work;” I’m going to cut out all carbs.” When reflecting on the past year, [...]
How to Avoid Injury While Shoveling Snow This Winter
Shoveling snow during winter is unavoidable, especially in Upstate New York, and can sometimes be a risk factor leading to hospital visits. However, you can perform this chore without hurting yourself. Here are some tips to prevent shoveling-related injuries.
Strength Training Critical for Active, Independent Aging
To the 43 million Americans who have low bone density, putting them at high risk of osteoporosis, Albany physical therapist Joseph Trimarchi has an important message: exercise is good medicine. But not just any exercise – weight-bearing, muscle-strengthening exercise. “As people get older, bone density certainly becomes an issue for [...]