If you are reading this, there’s a good chance you or your child has scoliosis. I’m going to guess you have a pretty good sense of what scoliosis is. The most frustrating part for you might be trying to figure out what to do about it. Your MD may have said, “Come back in 4-6… Continue Reading →
Giving a Gift of Wellness and Fitness
As you think about the perfect gift or ponder your own goals for the new year, remember wellness and fitness. Our highly specialized one on one personal training, one on one Pilates Reformer training (by a certified Pilates Reformer instructor), group Pilates class, Tai Chi classes, ChiWalking or ChiRunning workshops run regularly at Advance Physical… Continue Reading →
Surviving the Gym with Sensory Awareness
Getting to the gym to exercise with the intention of improving fitness and wellness is a great challenge and therefore a great achievement when accomplished. It is, however, beyond disheartening to see people in their chosen exercise routines working really hard at hurting themselves, either with their “trainers” or on their own. Most of us… Continue Reading →
Pilates: Postural Restoration Style
Pilates as Effective Treatment for Chronic Low Back Pain
For the second time this week a patient made a point to tell me how much Pilates (Postural Restoration Style) has helped them with their chronic back pain. They both relate a story of trying a Pilates class offered at their local gym, after taking a few classes with Beth Elder at Advance Physical Therapy,… Continue Reading →
Chi Walking at Advance Physical Therapy: January 2015
The dates & the times for the January ChiWalking workshop are: Dates: Saturdays (January 10 & 24) Time: 1:30–3:00 Let me know if you would like to attend this workshop. See below for more workshop details. Happy Holidays, Beth Walk effortlessly and injury-free by learning how to walk biomechanically. ChiWalking is the most exciting… Continue Reading →
New ChiWalking Workshop in November
November ChiWalking workshop dates & times are: Dates: Saturdays (Nov. 8 & 15) Time: 1:30–3:00 Walk effortlessly and injury-free by learning how to walk biomechanically. ChiWalking is the most exciting walking instruction available. Walkers get injured because of being tense, walking upright, and leading with their legs. ChiWalking has you moving from your core muscles, while relaxing the… Continue Reading →
The Surf Project at Advance Physical Therapy
Read about how our own Joe Belding spent his summer when he decided to take up surfing at the age of 62! The Surf Project
To Crawl or Not to Crawl?
Recently, a few parents have asked me if it’s okay for their child to skip the crawling phase of gross motor development. A quick look at the internet reveals an active debate with some people saying that crawling is quite important, while others don’t think it is critical for gross movement development. Here’s what I… Continue Reading →
New Chi Walking Class
June ChiWalking workshop on the following dates & times: Dates: Thursdays (June 5 & 12) Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm Welcome all! The workshop is a lot of fun. See below for more workshop details. ChiWalking Workshop Instructor: Beth Elder Walk effortlessly and injury-free by learning how to walk biomechanically. Attend the ChiWalking workshop I… Continue Reading →
