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Resistance Training Works for Your Condition. Here’s What the Research Actually Says.
By Dr. Heather Toma, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT - Move to Mend Physical Therapy If you have a chronic condition, you might think progressive resistance training isn’t for you. Maybe you’ve been told to take it easy. Maybe you’re worried about making things worse. Maybe it just feels like something that belongs to a younger, healthier version of yourself. The research says otherwise. And after years of treating patients, so does my clinical experience. Progressive resistance tra
Mar 158 min read
Movement Is Medicine: How Staying Active Improves Quality of Life
You don’t need intense workouts to feel better. A new review shows that simple movement — standing, stretching, walking — boosts energy, mood, and overall quality of life. The more we move, the better we feel.
Nov 17, 20252 min read
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