‘Why Movement Matters’ during National Physical Therapy Month
While the profession of physical therapy is often characterized under the generalized label “rehabilitation,” Chicago physical therapist Marc Gregory Guillen is eager to create a wider narrative – one that focuses on physical therapy’s overall ability to change lives by helping people move better. “When it comes down to it, physical therapy is all about experiences. It’s about making it […]
Pools offer fitness, relief for older adults
While drinking plenty of water is critical to life, health and healing, simply submerging your body in water (i.e., a pool) opens up opportunities for relief and fitness for those who otherwise may have difficulty exercising. This is especially important for aging adults and those with chronic conditions, said Chicago physical therapist Marc Gregory Guillen. “When our bodies are submerged in […]
Take Steps to Lower the Risk of ACL Injury this Sports Season
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), high school athletes account for about 2 million injuries and around a half-million doctor visits each year. But few of these injuries, says Chicago physical therapist Marc Gregory Guillen, are as costly to a student-athlete and his or her family that a torn ACL. “An ACL tear in the […]
Dog Owners More Likely to Meet Fitness Benchmarks
It turns out our furry friends have more to offer us than companionship and unconditional love. According to Chicago physical therapist Dr. Marc Gregory Guillen, multiple studies show that dog owners are generally healthier and more likely to meet national fitness benchmarks than non-owners. How likely? According to the American Heart Association, dog owners are 54 percent more likely to […]
Bad Posture can ‘Sneak Up’ as Shoulder Pain as You Age
Shoulder pain in older adults often appears suddenly, as if caused by a sudden trauma or injury. But for many, says Chicago physical therapist Dr. Marc Gregory Guillen, shoulder injuries are often the result of musculoskeletal conditions directly associated with aging and, more specifically, weakening posture. “Some people may think ‘I must have slept wrong’ […]
Parent Tip: Active Kids Become Healthy Adults
With child obesity still an epidemic in the U.S. and reams of research showing both the immediate and long-term benefits of youth exercise, it’s the duty of parents today to make movement and activity a part of kids’ lifestyles, says Chicago physical therapist Dr. Marc Gregory Guillen. And the first step in teaching kids to […]