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The Ideal Movement: A New Approach to Health, Wellness, and Movement at Fitness Matters
By Amy Sugar-Carter
I was born and raised in Columbus, OH.
I discovered GYROTONIC® exercise while completing my Pilates certification as my instructors were also Gyrotonic trainers. And I decided to get trained in the Gyrotonic method too. I did all this while dancing professionally in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® is a unique and original, three dimensional movement method developed by Juliu Horvath.
Read full blogHow Stretching Can Improve Your Overall Health
Did you know that some minor physical movements can significantly impact your overall health, wellness, and quality of life? If you’re wondering whether you should start stretching, the answer is an unequivocal yes.
Stretching exercises are a common component of physical therapy. You might be surprised at how many ways stretches can help you, especially when they are done correctly.
If you want to unlock a personalized stretching program designed just for you, contact (Practice Name) today to schedule an appointment.
Read full blogStay Healthy and Fit with Pilates
Are you getting tired of the same old workout routine? Is heading to the gym no longer as exciting as it once was? If you’re searching for a new way to get physically active, try Pilates!
Pilates is a versatile form of exercise that can be done in the gym, with a class, or even virtually at home. If you’re curious about what Pilates can do for you, contact Fitness Matters today. Our Pilates instructors can teach you more about our integrated Pilates program and how it can help you improve your health and fitness!
Read full blogPersonal Training: Your Search for Improved Fitness Ends Here!
If you have recently undergone physical therapy treatment for an injury or chronic pain condition, you know firsthand how important it is to stay in shape to reduce your chances of getting hurt again in the future.
What many people don’t realize is how beneficial it can be to participate in a personal training program at Fitness Matters after physical therapy treatment!
Personal training and physical therapy are similar, but they’re definitely not the same.
Read full blogYou Don’t Have to Live in Pain – Discover Relief with Physical Therapy
Finally Find the Relief You’ve Been Looking For
Have you suffered from sports injuries or a traffic accident recently? If you have, chances are you’re still struggling with the consequences. It’s time for a shift if you are dealing with acute or chronic pain and have yet to find relief.
To learn more about how our certified physical therapists will get you on the road to a pain-free life, contact our office today.
Read full blogThinking of Opioids for Pain Relief? You Should Think Again
Find Safer, More Effective Relief with Physical Therapy
Living with pain? If so, you may have fallen down the rabbit hole of turning to opioids for relief.
This is the treadmill that many chronic pain sufferers find themselves walking, month after month and year after year.
If you’re tired of exhausting your patience, wellness and wallet, maybe it’s time you talked to your doctor about switching to physical therapy as your primary pain management strategy.
Read full blogHas Chronic Pain Taken Over Your Life? Get the Help You Need With PT
Finally Find Relief for Your Chronic Aches and Pains
Are you living with arthritis or another painful condition? If so, you are not alone.
54.4 million adults living in the United States are diagnosed with arthritis – that equates to about 1 in 4 Americans. Of those, about 27% report experiencing severe joint pain.
If you are one of these adults living day to day with severe joint pain, we can help.
Read full blogDesk Job Causing a Sedentary Life? Stay Active with Physical Therapy!
You Can Still Be Active With a 9-5!
It’s becoming more well known that staying physically active throughout the workday isn’t just better for your health.
It can also boost productivity, job satisfaction, and psychological well-being, too. Even if you work at a desk, there are plenty of simple things you can do to get moving more often.
Would you be embarrassed if you got caught doing jumping jacks in your office?
Read full blogBack to the Activities You Once Loved With Physical Therapy
Let Physical Therapy Help You Get Back to the Activities You Love!
Struggling To Live Life on Your Own Terms? Physical Therapy Can Help!
Your golf friends wonder if you’re ever going to join them for another nine holes. That oil painting you started way back when still awaits the finishing touches. You bought a guitar last year, but you can’t stand the thought of trying to play it. Your tennis game got rusty shortly after your elbow did the same.
Read full blogDoes your desk job keep you sedentary
Does Your 9-5 Have You Sitting Behind Your Desk for Too Long? Here’s How to Stay Active While on the Clock!
Whenever we think of treatment for an injury or physical ailment it usually has to do with medicine, drugs or a prescription. But one of the many benefits of physical therapy is that it helps show you how physical activity is actually medicine!
Our physical therapy team strongly believes that the human body was meant to move, and when it doesn’t, things start to break down.
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