Physical Therapy Blog

Living with Parkinson's disease presents unique challenges, but individuals can maintain and even improve their quality of life with the right approach. Personal training has become a valuable tool for Parkinson's patients, offering tailored exercise routines and professional guidance to help manage symptoms and enhance overall well-being. Our trainers at EW Motion Therapy can adapt exercise programs to your unique movement needs and ensure they are safe for you to do both under supervision and at home. Our personal training might not fit your needs. However, you can still read on as we explore the benefits of personal training for Parkinson's patients, discuss safe exercise adaptations, and provide tips on finding a qualified personal trainer.

Think about the process of writing an essay in school. Most of the time, you did not just sit down and begin writing your paper - you had to develop your argument first. You can start writing once you have your thesis statement, outline, and sources. Developing an exercise program is similar to writing a solid essay - you need to establish a structure to follow so you can effectively work toward whatever goal you set. If you are new to fitness and unsure where to begin, seeing a personal trainer can be an excellent first step in creating a program you can maintain over time. Our EW Motion Therapy trainers love working with clients of any fitness level to develop exercise programs that align with their lifestyles and goals. Even if you decide not to train with us, you can read on to learn about goal setting and the three principles of a successful exercise program that gives you the results you want.

Picture your daily workout routine. You could go on a walk, go to a Pilates class, or head to the gym to hit the weight rack or the treadmill. You have many daily options for getting in some essential movement, but how do you know your workouts are effective? You may see the desired results after a few weeks of regular exercise, but what if you don’t or your progress stalls? Or what if you get injured? These events could indicate that you are not addressing something you should do before, during, or after your workouts.

Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder affecting millions worldwide, causing widespread pain, fatigue, and other debilitating symptoms. While there is no cure for fibromyalgia, numerous treatment approaches can help manage its symptoms and improve the overall quality of life. Among these, personal training has emerged as a promising avenue for those seeking relief from the challenges posed by fibromyalgia. Consult your healthcare providers to ensure you can begin an exercise program. Our personal trainers at EW Motion Therapy work with our physical therapists to modify activity according to our clients’ symptoms. Even if you decide that our services do not fit your needs, you can still read on to learn how personal training can help manage fibromyalgia symptoms and valuable tips for modifying exercise routines to accommodate the pain.

Personal training has become an invaluable resource for achieving our fitness goals. Beyond guiding us toward our desired outcomes, personal trainers also play a crucial role in injury prevention. While risks are present, with the right trainer in your corner, you can reduce injury risk while working toward your fitness goals - we aim to do this every day for our training clients at EW Motion Therapy. Even if you decide not to train with us, you can still read on as we explore:

Embarking on a weight loss journey can be challenging, but with the proper guidance and support, achieving your goals becomes more attainable. Personal training offers a comprehensive approach to weight loss, providing a structured exercise program tailored to your specific needs and goals. Our trainers at EW Motion Therapy can tailor an exercise program to fit in your weight loss journey, helping you lose fat while building lean muscle. Even if you decide not to train with us, you can still read on as we explore how exercise contributes to weight loss, discuss the benefits of personal training, and highlight its role in the broader context of a weight loss journey.

Embarking on a fitness journey is an exciting and transformative decision. Hiring a personal trainer can be a great way to kick-start your fitness goals, as they provide guidance, accountability, and tailored workout plans. However, if you've never had a personal training session, you might wonder what to expect during your initial session. The primary goal of your first session should be open communication with your trainer so they can learn about your goals - this is what we encourage our clients to do at EW Motion Therapy. Even if you decide not to train with us, you can still read on as we walk you through a typical progression of events during your first personal training session, outline the next steps, and offer guidance on what to do if you don't feel a connection with your trainer.

When researching personal training and fitness, it is easy to get confused with conflicting information, myths, and thousands of online resources. You can figure out workout routines for yourself, but you also run the risk of injury. It is important to debunk some common myths and misconceptions about personal training and fitness so you can start your fitness journey and make an actual lifestyle change. Our trainers at EW Motion Therapy love helping our clients find workouts they enjoy while keeping them safe in the gym and at home. Even if you decide our services do not fit your needs, you can still read on to learn five common myths surrounding personal training and fitness.

Physical fitness and sports medicine require unique skill sets, training, and education. Personal trainers and athletic trainers work in these fields to help individuals achieve their fitness goals, enhance their physical abilities, and treat and prevent injuries. While both professions may overlap in some aspects, there are also critical differences. How do you determine what you are looking for?

You have a few options when you want to work on your functional strength and balance. You could try a Pilates class, but one option you might not know about is CoreAlign. The CoreAlign machine is an excellent piece of equipment that you can use to improve your overall core strength and balance, but how do you know it’s right for you? And where can you go to use one?