ALTERG® BLOG
5 Workouts for People With Fall Risk
Fall risk is inherent to certain activities no matter who you are. Yet, some conditions increase fall risk during certain types of movement and exercise. One in four Americans aged sixty five or older, for example, falls each year. Other conditions, such as obesity, diabetes, and neurological disorders, can contribute to increased fall risk as […]
5 Workouts for People With Fall Risk
Fall risk is inherent to certain activities no matter who you are. Yet, some conditions increase fall risk during certain types of movement and exercise. One in four Americans aged sixty five or older, for example, falls each year. Other conditions, such as obesity, diabetes, and neurological disorders, can contribute to increased fall risk as […]
Why Your Body Needs Rest Days
There is a hero in us all that loves to “just push through.” Push through the pain. Push through the fatigue, soreness, and hunger. While there is nothing wrong with a strong work ethic, it can be a mistake to push on at the expense of much needed rest and recovery. Among the many reasons […]
Why Your Body Needs Rest Days
There is a hero in us all that loves to “just push through.” Push through the pain. Push through the fatigue, soreness, and hunger. While there is nothing wrong with a strong work ethic, it can be a mistake to push on at the expense of much needed rest and recovery. Among the many reasons […]
What Does Patient-Therapist Collaboration Really Look Like?
From a patient’s point of view, the right fit for physical therapy can be challenging. Since this will be an ongoing relationship, lasting at least the duration of the physical therapy program, the first thing to look for is an atmosphere of communication, trust, and collaboration. What, though, does patient-therapist collaboration actually look like? Here […]
What Does Patient-Therapist Collaboration Really Look Like?
From a patient’s point of view, the right fit for physical therapy can be challenging. Since this will be an ongoing relationship, lasting at least the duration of the physical therapy program, the first thing to look for is an atmosphere of communication, trust, and collaboration. What, though, does patient-therapist collaboration actually look like? Here […]
5 Pointers for Better Training in Cold Weather
Should you be one of the brave and determined souls that engage in cold weather training, we salute you. No hibernation for the weary, especially when there are resolutions on the mind. Cold weather training presents its own set of challenges. The body, for one, responds differently to the cold—during preparation, training itself, and recovery […]
5 Pointers for Better Training in Cold Weather
Should you be one of the brave and determined souls that engage in cold weather training, we salute you. No hibernation for the weary, especially when there are resolutions on the mind. Cold weather training presents its own set of challenges. The body, for one, responds differently to the cold—during preparation, training itself, and recovery […]
What is Overtraining? What to Look for and How to Train Smart
Conventional wisdom tells us that the harder we work, the more progress we will make. Put in the extra hours at the office, for example, or study on the weekends, and you’ll be that much further ahead. Same goes for athletics and exercise, right? Not quite. What is Overtraining? As it turns out, too much […]
What is Overtraining? What to Look for and How to Train Smart
Conventional wisdom tells us that the harder we work, the more progress we will make. Put in the extra hours at the office, for example, or study on the weekends, and you’ll be that much further ahead. Same goes for athletics and exercise, right? Not quite. What is Overtraining? As it turns out, too much […]