ProHealth Physical Therapy and Pilates Studio Blog

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 […]
January 29, 2024

Pilates Exercise: Boomerang

Pilates Exercise: Boomerang What is the Pilates exercise Boomerang? Pilates boomerang is an advanced Pilates mat exercise for the entire body. It requires all six of […]
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 […]
December 6, 2023

Pilates Myth 2: Pilates Reformers are intimidating

If you think Pilates reformers are intimidating, you are not alone. But fear not, anyone who loves the reformer was once a beginner! With springs, straps […]
December 6, 2023

Pilates Myth 3: Pilates requires flexibility

Are you feeling a little stiff and sore? Do you find simple daily movements have slowly become increasingly uncomfortable? If you think it’s too late to improve […]
November 24, 2023

Pilates Myth 1: Pilates is a FAD

This article is the first of a 3 article series covering the top 3 myths of Pilates. In this article, we’ll deeply dive into why Pilates […]
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 […]
November 2, 2023

Debunking the Top 3 Myths of Pilates

Pilates is loved by many and yet, there remains several myths about Pilates. In this article, we’ll briefly cover the top 3 myths of Pilates; Pilates […]
October 18, 2023

What do you need to get started with Pilates?

When you think of Pilates, do you imagine a young dancer perfecting complex moves with impeccable grace and agility? While dancers have flocked to Pilates classes, […]
October 5, 2023

History of Pilates

The history of Pilates is one of personal journey intertwined with the growth of an exercise method.  Joseph Pilates, the founder of the Pilates method, faced […]
August 28, 2022

Why Does My Knee Hurt?

There are two common causes of knee pain: trauma, a fall where you have landed on the knee or run into something; and overuse. Trauma could […]
July 29, 2022

What’s Up with My Elbow Pain?

The elbow is a unique joint in the body. As a hinge joint, all the elbow can do is bend and straighten. The long upper arm […]
June 28, 2021

How to Survive a Sprained Ankle

Physical Therapy for Sprained Ankle You think you’ve sprained your ankle. Before you try walking on it, checking the severity of the injured ankle is important. […]
February 5, 2022

How Physical Therapy Works

The goal of physical therapy is to ease pain and improve function in the musculoskeletal system. A physical therapist looking to ease pain and/or improve function […]
April 11, 2022

The Five Most Common Workplace Injuries

1. The first of the most common type of workplace injuries is BACK PAIN. Back pain is common across all types of jobs. It presents in […]
March 7, 2022

Pilates vs. Yoga for Back Pain

Eight out of ten people will experience back pain at some point in their lives. Many people look for natural ways to relieve current back pain […]
February 15, 2022
Pilates Benefit

What is Pilates Good For?

Many people might have heard of Pilates or seen it practiced on TV or in movies but don’t know why Pilates exercises benefit the body. So […]
January 17, 2022

Top 5 Reasons Why Physical Therapy Fails

There are a variety of reasons why physical therapy fails to help alleviate pain. First. The number one reason physical therapy treatment doesn’t work is when […]
October 25, 2021

Choosing the Best PT Clinic

Choosing The Best PT Clinic You know you need Physical Therapy. Maybe it’s because of an injury. Or you just had surgery. Perhaps you are experiencing […]