Meet Dr. Dani Lashlee, Bethesda
Why did you want to become involved in physical therapy? During school, I participated in many different sports and was constantly “in-season”. I was very active and liked that my body could handle going from soccer practice to gymnastics practice in one night. As I got older, I had my fair share of injuries requiring…
Move More!
COVID has certainly made the importance of health very clear and we have all seen how quickly things can change with an illness. While COVID is currently front and center in most people’s thoughts, it isn’t the only thing out there that can change your life. Heart disease, diabetes, strokes and cancer can all be…
Meet Katie, Dpt Student – Belmont
Why did you decide to enter the field of Physical Therapy? I grew up as an extremely active child. My parents encouraged my sisters and I to try as many things as possible. And I did! I played softball, basketball, soccer, figure skated, danced, rode horses, and then I fell in love with lacrosse! I…
11 Healthy Grilling Tips For The Best Barbecue Ever
Take a stab at these savvy grilling tips to keep your summer barbecue spread healthy and delicious. When you’re trying to eat nutritiously, grilling can be an excellent way to prepare meat, chicken, fish and veggies. But, as easy as grilling can be, you should follow some precautions to ensure your healthy meal isn’t causing you…
Meet Rebecca, Dpt Student, Shenandoah
Why did you decide to enter the field of Physical Therapy? The idea of physical therapy crossed my path when I went through my own journey of recovery after a concussion I sustained during my freshman year in undergrad. I went through the process of trying to understand what I needed to get myself back…
13 Benefits Of Cardio
13 BENEFITS OF CARDIO Experts recommend getting at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise, or 75 minutes of vigorous activity each week. Brisk walking or swimming are examples of moderate activity. Running or cycling are examples of vigorous activity. But why is aerobic exercise recommended? Read on to learn about the benefits and to get tips for ways…
What Happens During An Adrenaline Rush?
It can be exhilarating… During an adrenaline rush, you feel almost superhuman. Also known as the fight-or-flight response, an adrenalin rush represents a coordinated whole-body response to a perceived threat that prepares you for strenuous physical activity virtually instantaneously. This response involves your brain, nervous system and adrenal glands. Brain Initiation A primitive part of…
Meet Anthony Perry, Dpt Student – Wvu
Why did you decide to enter the field of Physical Therapy? Prior to college I had no experience with physical therapy and didn’t exactly know what it was. As I played football, I was able to get a better understanding of physical therapy and strength and conditioning coaching. Both routes became my two career interests…
Meet Brett
Why did you decide to enter the field of Physical Therapy? Growing up playing sports and being introduced to the gym at an early age, I knew that I always wanted my career to involve sports in some capacity. At first, I thought strength and conditioning would be the best route. However, while interning at…
Do You Get Enough Vitamin D?
What Really Happens to Your Body When You Don’t Get Enough Vitamin D Also known as the “sunshine vitamin,” vitamin D plays many roles in maintaining our good health. If you’re indoors most of the time and your skin never sees the light of day, then you might not be getting enough D. In fact,…