Eagle River Wellness: 5 Exercise Ideas During COVID-19 Social Distancing
As the country bands together to slow the spread of COVID-19 (a.k.a., the coronavirus) through the practice of social distancing, many have found their regularly exercise routines disrupted. Gym closures, group fitness class cancellations and the closing of popular parks and trails have become commonplace, says Eagle River physical therapist Chris Wilson, making it more difficult for people to […]
Artists: Don’t Let Pain or Injury Dampen Your Creative Spirit
We often don’t consider the long-term impact that practicing the fine arts can have on the body. Yet, according to Eagle River physical therapist Chris Wilson, dancers, musicians, visual artists and even performing artists are not immune to experiencing pain and injury related to their crafts. “Artists of all types express themselves in ways that require various levels of […]
Wellness Tips: Help a Loved One Live a More Active, Healthful Life
EAGLE RIVER, AK – We typically wish for those we love to live their best, most healthful lives. That’s why it can be both frustrating and worrisome when a loved one slips onto a more sedentary lifestyle track – one that could be harmful to their long-term well-being. You want to help them recommit to exercise […]
PT Successful in Removing Weight-Loss Barriers
Weight loss is one of the top New Year’s Resolutions made by Americans each year, according to multiple sources. Yet, studies conclude that only 8 percent of people actually achieve their annual goals, including those who seek to live healthier, more active lives. While some many point to their busy lives and the lack of personal willpower […]
5 Holiday Giving Options Offering Healthful Returns
The Holiday Season is a time for giving, and that includes supporting causes and organizations that make our communities stronger. It’s in this spirit that Eagle River physical therapist Chris Wilson shares some holiday giving suggestions that offer a more healthful return than simply writing a check. “As a physical therapist, my goal is to […]
Can Exercise Ward Off Cold and Flu Symptoms?
As cold and flu season approaches, so does the season of illness prevention. From getting flu shots to adding a little extra Vitamin C to our diets, prevention often becomes a focus for those concerned with getting sick, missing work and/or school, and optimizing the joy of their upcoming Holiday Seasons. It’s based on this […]
VIDEO: Keeping your head in the game and also protected from it
EAGLE RIVER (KTUU) Concussions can occur in a wide range of sports, but injury to the brain can also happen from a car crash or even whip lash. Football is the most common sport for head injury concussions followed by hockey and soccer. Concussion, what is it and how do you treat it is the topic […]
6 Physical Therapy Myths during National PT Month
EAGLE RIVER, AK – October is National Physical Therapy month, a time when physical therapists like Chris Wilson of Eagle River not only celebrate their profession, but also educate others about the role physical therapy plays in improving the health and vitality of their patients … and of health care in general. While a physical therapist’s roles are both broad and […]
Save the RICE for First-Aid, Not Healing & Recovery
For decades, the standard and recommended response to an injured muscle, tendon or ligament was to “apply RICE,” an acronym that stands for a protocol of rest, ice, compression and elevation. Yet these days, according to Eagle River physical therapist Chris Wilson, the application of RICE as a treatment for these sports-type soft-tissue injuries isn’t 100 percent supported by […]
Concussion Symptoms can Improve with Managed Exercise & Physical Therapy
With high school sports starting up soon and NFL training camps in full swing, concussions are certain to ramp up within the mainstream consciousness. And, while talk will often point to conventional wisdom which states that “time and rest” are the best and only options for recovery from concussion, Eagle River physical therapist Chris Wilson […]