It has been said that the greatest form of medication would be to somehow convert exercise into a pill that could be taken on a daily basis. Until such a pill exists we are left to the natural way of improving or maintaining our health…………exercise.

There are seemingly endless exercise programs and many types of fitness equipment available on the market today. How does a person decide which program or machine is best for their individual needs? This is where physical therapy can step in and offer guidance in making the best decision for your particular care.

When considering an exercise program, a person needs to consider many factors such as age, gender, health issues, current fitness level, training background, and the overall fitness goal of the individual. Do you want to run marathons, lose weight, improve your health, or simply improve your appearance? Using this information, a physical therapist can help design an exercise program and recommend the proper equipment to match your fitness level, achieve your goals, and be safe from injuries.