ProHealth Physical Therapy and Pilates Studio Blog

May 5, 2022

Why Pilates is Great for Men – Top 5 Reasons

Pilates is a unique form of exercise that is great for men who want to get healthy and stay fit.  Pilates focuses on core muscles, which […]
April 27, 2022

How Pilates is Different from Yoga

Are you looking for a way to improve your fitness but are unsure which exercise program is right for you? Yoga and Pilates are both popular […]
April 19, 2022

Client Spotlight: Tracie Lofgren

Today we shine the ProHealth Spotlight on PT and Pilates client, Tracie Lofgren.   Hi Tracie, thanks for letting us shine the ProHealth client spotlight on you […]
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 […]
April 6, 2022

4 Benefits of Spending Time Outdoors

Spending time outdoors is great for our health.   We breathe in fresh air and enjoy the beauty of nature.  What you may not know are the […]
March 30, 2022

ProHealth Client Spotlight – Pat Erskine

This week on the ProHealth blog, we enjoyed interviewing long standing ProHealth patient and client, Pat Erskine.  She shares her journey from Physical therapy to Pilates […]
March 23, 2022

3 Way Pilates Helps Your Back Pain

As we age, our bones and muscles tend to lose mass and strength. This is particularly true for the back, which can be susceptible to pain […]
March 16, 2022

Pilates for Healthy Knees

If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from knee pain, then you know how debilitating it can be.  Studies show that 1 in 4 American […]
March 14, 2022

Employee Spotlight: Rebecca Fender O’Farrell

Thanks so much for letting us shine the ProHealth spotlight on you this week. What’s your position at ProHealth Physical Therapy and Pilates and how long […]
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 […]
September 4, 2022

Who Can Do Pilates? 5 Reasons to Join a Pilates studio class

What do you think of when you hear “Pilates”?   Lithe dancer’s walking through the Pilates studio door?  Or fit, young and vibrant women only?  In […]
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 […]
August 21, 2022

Are You Hydrated During Summer Heat? Tips to Prevent Dehydration

As the weather starts to heat up, it’s important to be aware of the dangers of dehydration.  Even mild dehydration can cause problems with your mood, […]
August 8, 2022

How Pilates Improves Your Tennis Game

Do you love playing tennis but struggle with certain aspects of your game? Perhaps you’re not as flexible as you’d like to be or your endurance […]
July 31, 2022

How Pilates Improves Swimming – 4 Ways

Swimming is a great exercise that improves your health and fitness. But did you know that Pilates can also help improve your swimming? As the weather […]
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 […]
July 24, 2022

5 Ways to Protect Your Skin in Summer

In the summertime, we definitely want to enjoy the warm weather and sunshine. But along with that comes the need to protect our skin from the […]
July 10, 2022

5 Foods in Season During Summer to Eat Now

Now that the weather is warming up, it’s the perfect time to enjoy seasonal fruits and vegetables! Eating in season has tons of health benefits, from […]
July 3, 2022

What Is Tennis Elbow and How Physical Therapy Can Help It

If you’re a tennis player, you know the importance of keeping your arm in top condition. But what happens when you start to experience pain in […]