Articles
October 1, 2020
It’s safe to say that, with the circumstances of the pandemic, many people have become more sedentary. With more time spent at home, it’s easy to skip a run or a workout and opt...
October 1, 2020
As we settle back into the grind of our busy lives with work and school, it’s easy to let go of those blissful self-care routines we finally had time to do. But while we...
October 1, 2020
Meet a few Austinites who have found their rhythm not only in the music industry, but also in fitness. It can be a tough set of passions to balance, but these musicians have found...
October 1, 2020
Rowing is a complex sport and requires full-body engagement. Additionally, the precision, balance and rhythm needed to move a boat well necessitates a high level of mental focus. Rowing forces athletes to train their...
October 1, 2020
Back pain and general muscle soreness are common problems for many people. Understanding correct force postures and maintaining your musculoskeletal system will help to both treat and prevent pain and disease. What causes musculoskeletal...
October 1, 2020
AFM: What is Shockwave Therapy and why is it a better alternative than surgery? Vieira: Shockwave Therapy is formally called Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy. It uses high energy acoustic waves to treat numerous musculoskeletal injuries;...
October 1, 2020
Light has always been a resource humans look to for restorative energy. However, it wasn’t until the early 20th century that light was discovered as a resource for therapy. In 1903, a scientist named...
September 29, 2020
The year 2020 has been all about the outbreak of COVID-19. During the last few months, we were trapped in our houses to assure our safety and slow the spread of COVID-19. Even now,...
September 28, 2020
Athleisure tends to be a category of clothing that is worn and worn until it’s falling apart at the seams. Like that favorite pair of black leggings, so perfect that no one realizes you’ve...
September 25, 2020
In December of 2018, Hunter Lane Henderson tragically passed away after he was critically injured at home while playing with his sister. The Hunter 5K was created to honor and celebrate his fast and...
September 20, 2020
It’s a typical COVID-19, “new norm” workday in my backyard detached office (thank goodness this house had one when we bought it years ago). I see my patients via telehealth these days and my...
September 17, 2020
Last month was an exciting one at the Carter household as I installed robotic legs into our kids’ gait trainer “walkers.” So, now they can walk around the house and explore outside with the...
September 16, 2020
Jeannine is the Executive Director of Susan G. Komen Greater Central and East Texas. Jeannine joined Komen in 2010 passionate about empowering women and providing resources to the most vulnerable in our community. Like...
September 16, 2020
Before I dive into this very riveting topic about pee, pelvic floors, and pressure management, let’s get a few things out and on the table: Growing and birthing a human is a miracle and...
September 11, 2020
The medical field has an abundance of initials. From ADHD and CHF to PCOS, RA and RSD, medical diagnoses and treatments are a confusing alphabet soup of initials, which make people say, “No more....
September 10, 2020
We all know the standard oral care steps of brushing twice a day and flossing daily. Still, even with the constant care, you might catch a whiff of your own bad breath that knocks...
September 10, 2020
What is the effect of medium-chain triglyceride oil (MCT oil) on the body? Fatty acids have many properties that make these substances essential for health. However, they are not synthesized by the human body,...
September 9, 2020
As you know, a few months ago, certain businesses were deemed “essential” and others “non-essential.” This led me down a very unwanted, but in the end, a very cool path. My wife and I...
