Avoiding Winter Injuries

  Winter activities and sports are a great way to stay active during colder months if you participate with common sense and caution. However, do not take on more than your health and skill level will safely allow. Before heading out on that long-awaited ski vacation,...

The Benefits of Post-Acute Rehabilitation Care

Hillcrest Physical Therapy > Hillcrest Physical Therapy Blog > Balance The Benefits of Post-Acute Rehabilitation Care   The older we are, the more frustrating it can be getting back into good health after an illness or injury. Slower rehabilitation happens...

Strength Training at Home with Hillcrest Physical Therapy

Hillcrest Physical Therapy > Hillcrest Physical Therapy Blog > Strength Training Strength Training at Home with Hillcrest Physical Therapy As we age, we tend to lose muscle mass, so it’s important to maintain a regular exercise routine. At Hillcrest Physical...

Exercise – A Treatment for Parkinson’s

Hillcrest Physical Therapy > Hillcrest Physical Therapy Blog > Parkinson’s Exercise – A Treatment for Parkinson’s Fifteen years ago exercise was thought to be an ineffective form of treatment for Parkinson’s disease. But in recent years, it has...

Tai Chi – A Great Form of Exercise for the Aging Adult

Hillcrest Physical Therapy > Hillcrest Physical Therapy Blog > Tai Chi Tai Chi – A Great Form of Exercise for Aging Adults We all know it’s important to stay active. But it can be hard to find exercises that work with the physical challenges that often...