Holidays an Ideal Time for a Refresher on Proper Lifting
Holidays an Ideal Time for a Refresher on Proper Lifting Digging out boxes of holiday decorations, hauling packages to and from the car, hiding gifts away on the higher shelves at the back of your closet … the Holiday Season certainly requires its fair share of bending, lifting and reaching. This, coupled with the cooler […]
5 Ways to Feel Gratitude in the Face of Challenges
5 Ways to Feel Gratitude in the Face of Challenges November is a month when gratitude takes its place in the spotlight of American culture. Yet, with the challenges our country has faced this year, a popular notion as we approach the final weeks of 2020 is “let’s just get this year over with.” While this sentiment may […]
See Your PT Annually for Injury Prevention, Early Intervention
See Your PT Annually for Injury Prevention, Early Intervention We all know that visiting your physician for an annual physical is critical in maintaining long-term health, just as dental exams twice each year helps ensure oral health throughout a lifetime. But what about annual check-ups with a physical therapist? According to physical therapists across the country, including those with […]
At-Home Learning: Don’t Overlook Physical Activity!
At-Home Learning: Don’t Overlook Physical Activity! As the school year gains momentum during the COVID crisis and more kids and families adjust to various levels of at-home learning, parents and instructors should not overlook what should be a standard facet of all children’s curriculum: physical activity. Kids need to be given time to move around, exercise and play, even as they […]
Surgery Delayed by COVID-19? Physical Therapy Can Help.
Surgery Delayed by COVID-19? Physical Therapy Can Help. In an attempt to salvage supplies and resources during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, many U.S. hospitals and medical institutions have opted to postpone elective surgeries. This includes non-emergency surgeries scheduled to relieve pain and repair injuries related to the musculoskeletal system – arthroscopy, ligament and tendon repairs, […]
Our Knees: ‘Canaries in the Coal Mine’ of Movement & Exercise Issues
Our Knees: ‘Canaries in the Coal Mine’ of Movement & Exercise Issues Despite being the largest and perhaps most complicated joints in our bodies, our knees are naturally docile. “They’re easily influenced by what’s going on above and below them,in other words, not making many decisions on their own.” says Dr Evelyn Mora, owner of Healers of Motion Physical Therapy […]
Exercise & Nutrition To Stay Healthy During the Pandemic
The correlation between exercise, nutrition, and good health. While a healthy lifestyle always has a myriad of benefits, the importance of exercise and nutrition is especially apparent now. With coronavirus (COVID) posing a growing concern for both healthy and unhealthy individuals, people are increasingly looking to understand the positive impact that good nutrition, exercise, and […]
Will Running Damage Your Knees? Studies Say No.
Is running bad for your knees? Physical therapists say this is a common question among both avid runners and those who may start running for exercise or to participate in that first 5K. It’s a question that highlights a common concern about running – that it’s an activity that’s good for the heart but bad for the knees. For most people, though, the answer is a resounding […]
Physical Therapy & Acupuncture: Where the East Meets the West.
Physical Therapy & Acupuncture: Where the East Meets the West. By partnering with Pembroke Pines Acupuncture, Healers of Motion Physical Therapy offers a unique approach to healing and recovery. Integrating physical therapy and acupuncture, Dr. Sandra Mora-Viera (Acupuncture Physician, Doctor of Oriental Medicine) and Dr. Evelyn Mora (Doctor of Physical Therapy) take the best in […]
Create New, Healthy Habits That Help You Get Through the Pandemic
Create New, Healthy Habits That Help You Get Through the Pandemic The man who wrote the words, “We hold these truths to be self-evident,” was later quick to document what he discovered to be another unquestioning truth. “The sovereign invigorator of the body is exercise, and of all the exercises, walking is best,” Thomas Jefferson […]