Category: Injury Prevention
Injury Prevention for Weekend Warriors: What Every Active Adult Should Know
Posted by: in Injury Prevention on August 8, 2025
Stay Active Without Getting Sidelined Whether it’s hiking, biking, pickleball, or your local rec league, weekends are when many adults finally get the chance to move—and move hard. But with that burst of activity often comes one big risk: injury. If you’re someone who goes from desk to deadlift with little in-between, you might be… Read More
Best At-Home Exercises for Preventing Joint Pain
Posted by: in Injury Prevention on July 30, 2025
Joint pain can creep in slowly—often without a clear cause. One day your knees feel stiff when climbing stairs, or your shoulders ache after reaching overhead. The reality is that many of these issues stem from small habits that build up over time: poor posture, limited movement, muscle imbalances, or even sitting too much. The… Read More
How to Protect Your Back While Lifting Kids, Groceries, and More
Posted by: in Injury Prevention on July 25, 2025
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek physical therapy—and it doesn’t always start with a big injury. Sometimes, it’s the everyday things like lifting your toddler, carrying a heavy grocery bag, or bending awkwardly to pick something up that add up over time. At Reform Physical Therapy, we help people move… Read More
Desk Posture Tips to Prevent Chronic Pain
Posted by: in Injury Prevention, Patient Education, Senior & Lifestyle-Focused on June 24, 2025
Why Desk Posture Matters Whether you work from home or in an office, poor desk posture is one of the leading causes of chronic neck, back, and shoulder pain. Sitting for hours with a rounded spine, slouched shoulders, or poor screen alignment can create long-term issues for your spine and overall health. According to the… Read More
5 Things You Should Never Do in Physical Therapy
Posted by: in Injury Prevention, Patient Education on June 21, 2025
Why Knowing the “Don’ts” Matters in Physical Therapy When you’re healing from an injury, recovering after surgery, or managing chronic pain, physical therapy can be one of the most effective ways to restore strength and function. But there are also a few things not to do in physical therapy that can make a big difference… Read More
The Do’s and Don’ts of Physical Therapy: A Guide to Optimizing Your Recovery
Posted by: in Injury Prevention on June 6, 2025
Whether you are beginning physical therapy for the first time or returning after an injury, understanding the do’s and don’ts of physical therapy is essential. At Reform Physical Therapy, we believe that patient education is just as important as the treatment itself. That’s why we’ve created this guide outlining the most important do’s and don’ts… Read More