Physical Therapy Blog

If you’ve ever tried to balance a book on your head while sitting down or walking around, you know how difficult it is. While other variables contribute to how long the book stays on, the main predictor is how straight you can stand up. This is, of course, directly correlated to your posture. Most people could do with some posture correction, as many of us sit hunched over at desks looking at our screens all day. But should you buy a back brace or a standing desk? What solution will work best for you?

Updated April 6, 2023. Walking is an underrated exercise with multiple health benefits, and in order to walk for longer distances, you undoubtedly need a reliable pair of shoes. Depending on your goals and budget, it is easy to become overwhelmed when deciding what shoes you need. You could try to order something online, but sometimes ordering off of blind faith does not end in success. So how do you know that you’ve ordered the right shoes the first time?

Updated April 6, 2023. Shoes are a vital piece of equipment for every runner because it is the only equipment involved in the sport. Depending on your running goals and budget, it is easy to become overwhelmed when deciding what shoes you need. You could try to order something online, but sometimes ordering off of blind faith does not end in success. So how do you know that you’ve ordered the right shoes the first time?

When you want a massage, it is easy to become overwhelmed with options. Choosing what kind of massage you want is hard enough, but finding which facility best fits your needs can be even more difficult. If you live in Birmingham, it is easy to find a massage facility close by but difficult to choose one to visit. Where should you go?

If you begin having foot pain, you could try to fix it in a few different ways. You could try to get new shoes, or you could get some orthotic inserts for your current shoes. You could go to the store and buy inserts, or if you feel that you need something more intensive, you could get custom orthotics. But how do you get them made? And how much will you pay for them?

When you want to buy new running shoes, it is easy to become overwhelmed with options. You could order a new pair online, but unless you know exactly what you wear, buying shoes off blind faith does not always work out well. Since running shoes are so vital to your sport, it is usually best to go to the store and try them on. If you live in Birmingham, it is easy to find a running shoe store close by, but difficult to choose just one to visit. Where should you go?

The human body is the most well-adapted machine on the planet. Homo sapiens is the dominant species on earth for a reason - our combination of physical prowess and rational intellect enabled us to out-think and out-run any other animal that tried to compete with us. Most of us understand the basics to keep our machines running smoothly. But what happens when some of our gears get clogged? What is the main culprit and how can we fix it?

Buying new shoes can be overwhelming. You could just get the most popular thing on the market, or you could spend hours reading articles and product reviews to try and figure out which shoe is really the best. With running and walking shoes, especially, it seems like everyone has an opinion about which ones are the best. But what’s the difference? Do you need a pair of shoes for each activity?

In any sport, there is a drive for constant improvement. The most successful athletes are the ones whose drive for improvement never fades. There is a constant hunger to be faster and prevent injury for runners, especially. But when you want to adjust your training to promote better running mechanics, where should you start? What should you focus on?

When you look at a picture of a Tyrannosaurus rex, you can quickly figure out what they were built to do. With 6-12 inch teeth and a powerful jaw, as well as solid thighs and enormous feet, you see immediately that this dinosaur was built to run after and eat other dinosaurs. It would be terrifying to meet one in real life, but you may get one chuckle out of the experience - seeing its arms. T-rex’s are famous for their tiny arms, which look pretty funny compared to the other huge parts of their body.