ProHealth Physical Therapy and Pilates Studio Blog

July 30, 2024

Healing Through Pilates: How Exercise Equipment Helps Injury Recovery

Joseph Pilates created the equipment that bears his name so that people could move better while working out. But it makes sense to also use it […]
July 10, 2024

Benefits of stretching and why Pilates facilitates that 

Do you feel stiff and sore day to day? If you’ve questioned whether stretching can help, keep reading. Stretching has many benefits, and Pilates is an […]
July 5, 2024

Stressed? Try Pilates

Pilates and stress, can practicing one reduce the other? That’s what we’ll cover in this article. Why is Pilates the best exercise to reduce stress? Read up […]
June 30, 2024

How Top Athletes Utilize Regular Physical Therapy

Is physical therapy only for injuries? Can a top athlete in excellent shape still benefit from it? You might be surprised to find out that the […]
June 27, 2024

Pilates will improve your athletic performance. Here’s how. 

Achieving peak athletic performance isn’t a privilege reserved for professional and Olympic athletes. It’s a journey that anyone, regardless of their level of athleticism, can embark […]
June 24, 2024

Pilates will make you a better runner. Here’s how.

Pilates and running are a winning combination if you’re looking for a healthy cardiovascular, strength, and mobility training. Incorporating Pilates into your running practice can help […]
May 30, 2024

Why do you go see a physical therapist?

Ask people that question and the most common answer, by far, will include the word “injury” or “accident.” Perhaps the most common misconception about physical therapy […]
May 15, 2024

The Guide to Home Pilates equipment Options

May 2024 Home Pilates equipment has many options, but making the right choice for your practice is essential. This blog post will cover simple at-home Pilates […]
May 8, 2024

Foam Rollers in Pilates – More Than a Muscle Relaxer

Foam rollers do more than massage your sore muscles. They challenge your core work, improve mobility, and mimic a reformer carriage on the mat. Using the […]
April 26, 2024

Is Physical Therapy Supposed To Hurt?

Pain comes in many different forms. When getting treatment such as physical therapy for a specific problem, patients need to understand what kind of pain they […]
March 13, 2024

Misconceptions About Physical Therapy

The term “physical therapy” is well known in the healthcare realm. But it is far from a foregone conclusion that patients understand what it is all […]
February 28, 2024

Joint Replacement Benefits from Physical Therapy

The American College of Rheumatology estimates that about 790,000 total knee replacements and more than 450,000 hip replacements are performed each year in the United States. […]
January 31, 2024

Orthopedic Problems Solved by Physical Therapy

The most common reasons patients need or request physical therapy are orthopedic reasons, even if the patient is not aware that the problem is orthopedic. Simply […]
December 15, 2023

Sitting Pretty Workshop offered by Dr. Karyn Staples at ProHealth

People were not created to sit all day. In generations past, being active was a requirement of everyday life for most people to survive, as typical […]
November 13, 2023

Physical Therapy – Active Release Technique decreases pain while increasing mobility

In the 1980s a young chiropractor named Dr. Michael Leahy was becoming more dissatisfied with traditional soft-tissue treatment methods, especially for professional and Olympic athletes who […]
October 2, 2023

What Is Joint Mobilization and How Is It Done in Physical Therapy?

Recovery from injury or surgery, as part of the physical therapy process, might require a certain amount of joint mobilization. It is often referred to as […]
September 11, 2023

Soft Tissue Mobilization Aids Movement

Feeling tight or stiff? Having some trouble moving around? Soft tissue mobilization might be the answer. One of the tools used by physical therapists at ProHealth […]
August 21, 2023

Women’s Self Defense Class on September 7 at ProHealth

Women looking to learn self-defense have a great opportunity to take advantage of an event organized especially for them at ProHealth Physical Therapy And Pilates Studio […]
August 18, 2023

What is Dry Needling? How does it work?

Despite people’s aversion to needles being poked into their skin – or, in many cases, downright fear – there is no denying the benefits from injections […]