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By Dr. Katie Casto, PT, DPT  2020 has been a stressful year for many of us. Dealing with a pandemic, losing loved ones, social isolation, unemployment and countless other stressors have caused many of us to experience unprecedentedly high levels of stress. What do you do for stress management?
As we come into the holiday season, for many, stress levels will increase further. Due to the circumstances it is THAT much more important to take steps to keep stress levels under control. Let’s dig into the WHY & HOW you can stay on top of your stress... By Dr. Katie Casto, PT, DPT  Injuries are common. Most of us have experienced an injury at some point in our lives and know how frustrating it can be to have to sit out of a sport, lose progress on our fitness journey, not be able to go to work, or not be able to participate in the activities that we want to do.
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By Dr. Katie Casto, PT, DPT  This is a highly contested and debated question, one that we don’t have definitive answers to yet. However, research supports that different types of stretching may be more appropriate or effective for you based on your specific goals and your individual situation.
Let me explain... By Dr. Jessica Warnecke, PT, DPT, OCS  Low back pain?
Stiffness after sitting all day at work? Weakness trying to bend over & pick up your kiddo? Adding in hip hinge training is SO HELPFUL for all of us! This is a very functional movement that occurs in some manner throughout the day so knowing how to do it properly can be very useful for: -Stronger back, legs & core -Better functional tolerance -Injury prevention By Dr. Jessica Warnecke, PT, DPT, OCS  Did you know that only 21% of Americans get the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep each night (Breus, 2011)? We’ve been told from a young age the importance of getting your rest and going to bed in a timely manner, yet still so many people get an average of six or less hours of sleep per night. The older we get, and the busier we get, the more factors in life we have that can keep us from going to bed early, but learning to balance all these events and get a decent night’s rest can lead to great health benefits.
By Dr. Jessica Warnecke, PT, DPT, OCS  Globally, it is estimated that over half of all mothers have some level of prolapse post baby, with up to 20% having symptoms limiting daily life. While moms attend months of classes learning how to care for their newborn child, schedule an average of 8 MD visits for their baby in the first year, and only have ONE planned visit for themselves, it's no wonder that mothers don't get properly educated on how to care for THEIR healing body.
By Dr. Jessica Warnecke, PT, DPT, OCS  Tired of over-stressing about everyday struggles? It's important to learn how to manage your stress levels, not only for productivity, but also for your health and well-being! According to the American Psychological Association’s annual survey and research, chronic stress is linked to the six leading causes of death: heart disease, cancer, lung ailments, accidents, cirrhosis of the liver, and suicide. More than 75 percent of all physician office visits each year are stress-related ailments and complaints (Hartz-Seeley, 2018).
By Dr. Jessica Warnecke, PT, DPT, OCS  With the use of sunscreen becoming more and more popular, why are skin cancer rates rising at an alarming rate as well? Did you know that an estimated 9,500 people are diagnosed with skin cancer every day in the United States (American, 2019).
By Dr. Jessica Warnecke, PT, DPT, OCS  Want to know ONE simple thing you can start doing NOW that can protect you from cancer, help to prevent diabetes, and improve your chances for a healthy pregnancy and child? A simple switch at the grocery store can make all these benefits possible.
By Dr. Jessica Warnecke, PT, DPT, OCS  Did you know, the lifetime risk for developing symptomatic knee osteoarthritis is forty-five percent?! And the prevalence for this condition has doubled since the 1950's! (1)
Part of this, most likely, is due to our longer lifespans, but changes in food sources, diet, and activity levels may also be playing a role. |
Meet Your TherapistJessica has been in Austin, TX for the past four years. She grew up in Idaho and attended PT school at Idaho State University. She completed an Orthopaedic Residency and became a Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist in 2016. Archives
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