by Brian Doolan, DPT | Nov 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Falls are a serious concern for seniors. Falls often result in injuries or disability, they can deprive you of your independence.Consider the facts:• Falls are the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and people 75 years of age and older have the highest...
by Brian Doolan, DPT | Oct 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
With the outbreak of COVID-19, many people are now working from home. However, not everyone has a great at-home workspace. An improper workspace can lead to low back, neck, wrist, knee, and shoulder pain. This article is designed to give you some...
by Brian Doolan, DPT | Oct 14, 2020 | Back Pain, Blog, Dry Needling, Exercise, Uncategorized
This one particular exercise, if done correctly, can be a fantastic building block for a healthy body. However, when I tell people what the exercise is, I usually hear a moan of despair afterward. The exercise is… squats! Everyone should be working on...
by Brian Doolan, DPT | Feb 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
Morning Warm-up Routine Anyone else notice that first thing in the morning to help you get out of bed, you need to make a groan or grunt to help you? The body is stiff and sore and needs a caffeine kick to get a move on. Well, what if I told you you could...
by Brian Doolan, DPT | Feb 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
Are you a Desk Jockey? Do you spend most of your workday sitting at a desk, staring at the computer? If you do, you’re a Desk Jockey and this month’s newsletter is just for you! Unfortunately, if you are a Desk Jockey, which many are, our bodies need to move to stay...
by Brian Doolan, DPT | Jan 23, 2020 | Back Pain, Exercise, Physical Therapy
It’s that time of year for holiday cheer, family gatherings, and snow! Snow, such a beautiful sight to see, but not to shovel. This newsletter addresses some do’s and don’ts for snow removal to help you prevent injury and potentially remove snow faster.Let’s face it,...
by Build PT | Sep 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
When only one in three adults get the recommended amount of physical activity their bodies need each week (according to the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition), McFarland physical therapist Brian Doolan says it’s difficult...
by Build PT | Sep 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
When we’re young, falls are treated as teaching opportunities. “Get back on your feet, brush yourself off and keep moving toward your goals,” we were told. But as we age, falls take on a much greater significance. According to McFarland physical...
by Build PT | Aug 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
Many have grown up with the understanding that, whenever you’re about to work out, compete or otherwise push your body, it’s important to stretch immediately before the activity in order to prevent injury and perform your best. Yet, despite these long-held...
by Build PT | Jul 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
As student-athletes train over the summer, preparing to head back to the practice fields later this season, injuries are going to happen. Despite concerted efforts to reduce and prevent sports injuries, McFarland physical...
