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Navigating Back-to-College Pain-Free: Physical Therapy Tips for Students

Navigating Back-to-College Pain-Free: Physical Therapy Tips for Students

Back to College Safely and Pain-Free. Photo by Philippe Bout on Unsplash

posture, pain, body mechanicsPAR 5 PTSeptember 10, 2025PAR 5 Physical Therapyback to school, college, student, back, back pain, injury, injury prevention

Back-to-School and Backpack Safety: Tips for Parents and Kids

Back-to-School and Backpack Safety: Tips for Parents and Kids

Back to School and Backpack Tips. Photo by Tamara Bellis on Unsplash

body mechanics, posturePAR 5 PTSeptember 1, 2025PAR 5 Physical Therapybackpack, back pain, back to school, children, back, kids

Transitioning from Summer Heat to Cooler Workouts: Tips to Avoid Injury

Transitioning from Summer Heat to Cooler Workouts: Tips to Avoid Injury

Here’s how to safely transition from summer to fall workouts. Photo by Ekaterina Novitskaya on Unsplash

fitness, exercisePAR 5 PTAugust 27, 2025PAR 5 Physical Therapyfitness, exercise, fall, summer, injury prevention

Repetitive Strain Injuries: Why Your Daily Habits Might Be Holding You Back

Repetitive Strain Injuries: Why Your Daily Habits Might Be Holding You Back

Don’t wait for an RSI to stop you in your tracks… Photo by Tom Claes on Unsplash

health, pain, physical therapyPAR 5 PTAugust 20, 2025PAR 5 Physical Therapystrain, injury, repetitive strain injury

Mobility vs. Flexibility: Why You Need to Know the Difference

Mobility vs. Flexibility: Why You Need to Know the Difference

When stretching doesn’t help anymore… Read this to find out why. Photo by Oksana Taran on Unsplash

exercise, fitness, physical therapyPAR 5 PTAugust 6, 2025PAR 5 Physical Therapystretching, flexibility, mobility

Active Aging: Why Movement Quality Matters More Than Ever in Your 40s, 50s, and Beyond

Active Aging: Why Movement Quality Matters More Than Ever in Your 40s, 50s, and Beyond

Don’t settle for stiff. Be proactive and feel young again. Photo by Centre for Ageing Better on Unsplash

exercise, fitness, physical therapyPAR 5 PTJuly 30, 2025PAR 5 Physical Therapyage, fitness, exercise

Recovery Isn’t Lazy — It’s Smart: Why Rest Days and PT Matter More Than You Think

Recovery Isn’t Lazy — It’s Smart: Why Rest Days and PT Matter More Than You Think

Most people neglect this one key tool. Photo by LittPro Inc on Unsplash

fitness, physical therapyPAR 5 PTJuly 16, 2025PAR 5 Physical Therapystretch, recovery, athlete, fitness

Don’t Wait Until You’re Hurt: The Power of Prehab in Physical Therapy

Don’t Wait Until You’re Hurt: The Power of Prehab in Physical Therapy

Prehab now for prevention. Photo by Jackson Simmer on Unsplash

health, physical therapyPAR 5 PTJuly 2, 2025PAR 5 Physical Therapyinjury, prehab, prevention, physical therapy

Why Your Mindset Matters More Than You Think in Physical Therapy

Why Your Mindset Matters More Than You Think in Physical Therapy

Your Mindset Matters…

Photo by Kenny Eliason on Unsplash

health, physical therapyPAR 5 PTJuly 2, 2025PAR 5 Physical Therapymind body connection, rehab, recovery, physical therapy

Mid-Year Wake-Up Call: Are You on Track with Your Health Goals in 2025?

Mid-Year Wake-Up Call: Are You on Track with Your Health Goals in 2025?

Mid Year Check In: Where Are You At? Photo by Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash

fitness, health, physical therapyPAR 5 PTJune 25, 2025PAR 5 Physical Therapyhealth, goals, fitness, physical therapy