EDUCATING & EMPOWERING YOU TO MOVE BETTER, AGE WELL AND LIVE FULLY
When you know better, you do better
-Maya Angelou -
I truly believe no one wants to live in pain, feel out of shape, struggle with poor posture, or feel older than they are. The real challenge? Many just don’t know what to do to change it.
My mission is to spark new ways of thinking, educate you, and empower you with the knowledge to take control of your body and well-being.
Donna Albert, DPT, MS
Doctor of Physical Therapy
RECENT BLOG POSTS
Insidious Pain: Is a good type of pain - Identifying A Cause Of Musculoskeletal Pain
Insidious pain is the type of pain that develops gradually and seems to come out of nowhere. People often say they have no idea why, for example, their right hip hurts.
Taking the Mystery Out of Acute Lower Back Pain
Acute lower back pain rarely happens “out of nowhere.” It is often the result of repeated positions, movements, or postures that slowly overload the spine over time.
How To Stop Your Pain, now that you know its cause
Part Two of Insidious Pain: Is a good type of pain
Pain often starts with unnoticed habits. Awareness is your most powerful tool.
How Well Are You Aging?
Choose A Guided Self-Assessment Category To Gain Insight Into Your Body’s Functional Health
Posture & Alignment
Mobility & Flexibility
Functional Strength & Balance
Continue to increase your knowledge and take control of your body's mobility, healing, and wellbeing with further breakdown analysis and guided corrective exercises.
How To Improve Upper Body Posture & Alignment
The first and most effective step in improving your posture and alignment is simply becoming aware of it. Whether you are sitting, standing, walking, working or sleeping, notice when ….
How To Improve Lower Body Posture & Alignment
When certain muscles become weak or tight, the body compensates by recruiting other muscles to help you stay upright and mobile. For example, prolonged sitting can tighten the muscles ….
How To Improve Functional Strength and Balance
Core strength is essential for nearly every activity of daily living. A strong, well-coordinated core enhances how you move, feel, and function throughout your day.
How To Improve Upper Body Mobility & Flexibility
Limited neck range of motion, along with snapping or grinding sounds, is often the result of muscle imbalances in the neck and upper back. Many daily activities, such as ….
How To Improve Lower Body Mobility & Flexibility
The body moves through coordinated patterns, not solely by isolated muscles or joints. To promote efficiency, the brain relies on repetitive movement patterns for larger, functional motions. These patterns consist of ….