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Sharing a very helpful idea I was given years ago by a friend that was a firefighter. Now that you have all of your clocks set back for daylight savings, the next step you should do is change all of the batteries in your smoke alarms. Every year there are families that unfortunately experience fires in their homes. Whether you are saved or it turns into a far worse disaster depends on those smoke alarms we take for granted. Also, every year there are homes that have smoke alarms but the batteries dead so they can’t do their job of saving your life. Take a few minutes every year at daylight savings to change all of your batteries so you never have to worry about it. It’s easy, cheap, and doesn’t take too long, but can truly save your life!

It’s hard to believe that Performance Physical Therapy has been at our new location over a year now. Thanks to all of our patients, referring doctors and lawyers, and friends for a successful first year in the new building. Come in for a visit if you haven’t seen it yet!

There is a sale on Biofreeze this month- you can order through the virtual store at our website www.pptdenver.com or come into the clinic to pick some up. Not familiar with Biofreeze? Contact us to try some free samples. It now comes in 2 strengths and contains no medicine so you can apply as often as you like with no side effects or restrictions.

Performance PT - Denver Physical Therapy Performance Physical Therapy Inc. is a Denver physical therapy center offering high-quality services in a professional and personable environment.

Trying Physical Therapy First For Low Back Pain May Curb Use Of Opioids A study of patients with low back pain finds that those who got physical therapy first needed fewer pricey scans and surgeries and had "significantly lower out-of-pocket costs" for treatment overall.

This is well documented in our field and it is great the public is hearing this too. Call us at 303-221-5757 if you have questions about physical therapy for you or this article.

Trying Physical Therapy First For Low Back Pain May Curb Use Of Opioids A study of patients with low back pain finds that those who got physical therapy first needed fewer pricey scans and surgeries and had "significantly lower out-of-pocket costs" for treatment overall.

Over the years countless patients have commented that they would love to have a treatment table at home like we have in the office. With our recent move I have an extra table that I would like to find a new home for. Contact me with questions or to discuss price etc.

Performance Physical Therapy-Greenwood Village updated their phone number.

Performance Physical Therapy-Greenwood Village updated their address.

After 10 years at our old location, Performance Physical Therapy has moved to a new building. Our new address is 13111 E Briarwood Ave., Suite 110, Centennial, CO 80112. Phone, fax, email, and website all remain the same. We look forward to seeing you at our new office.

Call Shane at Performance Physical Therapy: 303-221-5757 if you have any questions after reading this post. Physical therapy is always a great first step even if your doctor tells you that you need surgery.

Treating Patients with Cervical Lordosis - The Colorado Physical Therapy Network As a physical therapist, it is likely that a percentage of your patients seeking help with back and neck pain suffer from the loss of cervical lordosis.

Reminder: Be careful with all of your summer-time gardening and lawn work so that you don't injure your back or elbows. These are common areas to aggravate with long periods of yard work. Call Shane at Performance PT if you have questions about prevention or treatment options.

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Did you already forget about your New Year's resolution? Here is an easy one to start today that can make a difference: drink more water!

Does drinking more water keep the weight off? Experts weigh in Like many people, Carmen Electra made a change for the New Year and this one transformed her body overnight.

Happy New Year! Wishing everyone a happy and safe 2016!

Strategies to Safely Improve Your Fitness January 9, 2013: Each January, Americans rush back to the gym determined to burn off holiday season calories and work toward New Year's resolutions to get into

A 60 Minutes news story on football and the ever growing concern with concussions. What are the long term effects of repetitive head impacts? Will the sport of football survive? Hear the medical side from doctors as well as the perspective of former NFL player, Ed Reed, and NFL commissioner, Roger Goodell.

Football and the Brain Steve Kroft examines the state of concussion safety and science in football, especially in the NFL

8:30AM to 4:30PM today out the windows of Performance Physical Therapy. Stay warm, Denver!

One more tip to wrap up the week! For 60-year-olds and beyond: Take the pressure off. Regular physical activity is more crucial than ever, but if aches and pains are making walking or jogging a chore, move some of your exercise to a pool, where you can work just as hard with less pounding. (Oh, and see a physical therapist about those aches and pains!)

For a list of more tips for all decades, visit http://bit.ly/1RU3nCo

Healthy Tips for Each Decade Starting healthy habits early can help stave off many age-related health conditions.

Here is the tip for 50 to 59-year-olds: Imitate a flamingo (carefully!). If you can’t stand on one leg for 5-10 seconds, that’s a sign your balance needs immediate improvement. Don’t let a fall be your wakeup call. See a physical therapist to evaluate your balance and learn exercises to improve it.

Are you in your 40s? Today's NATIONAL PHYSICAL THERAPY MONTH tip is for you!

STAND UP for your health! Some inactivity researchers believe that prolonged sitting is so detrimental to your health that exercise doesn’t offset its negative effects. So get up from sitting at least once an hour, and more if you can.

Today's tip, while important for everyone, is focused on people in their 30s:

Saving for retirement? Adopt the same attitude about your long-term HEALTH. Just like a financial planner can make sure you're putting enough money in the bank, a PHYSICAL THERAPIST can evaluate your current weaknesses and outline a PLAN to make them future STRENGTHS.

In recognition of National Physical Therapy Month, the American Physical Therapy Association shared healthy tips for each decade.

Today, here's a healthy tip for those in their 20s: Did you realize bones begin losing density in your mid-20s? Then put down your smartphone and get up and move! Dance. Jump rope. Run. Weight-bearing exercises are key to avoiding osteoporosis later in life.

Stay tuned this week for more tips...tomorrow: how to stay fit in your 30s!

October is NATIONAL PHYSICAL THERAPY MONTH, and this year the American Physical Therapy Association is recognizing the occasion with a campaign to educate the public about healthy aging, and releasing a list of nine physical therapist tips to help you age well. http://bit.ly/1WNdxYi

We can't stop time. Or can we? The right type and amount of physical activity can help stave off many age-related health problems. Physical therapists, who are movement experts, prescribe physical activity that can help you overcome pain, gain and maintain movement, and preserve your independence—often helping you avoid the need for surgery or long-term use of prescription drugs. Here are nine things physical therapists want you to know to : http://bit.ly/1Z3Iauz

Read for 5 ways to pack a better work lunch. It's easier than you think! http://wapo.st/1NNq6AB

5 ways to pack a better work lunch Who says you have to outgrow brown-bagging? It tastes better, is better for you and costs less than eating out.

"Redefining Possible features 12 portraits of people with spinal cord and brain injury. They are mothers, fathers, husbands, wives, brother, sisters, firefighters, army veterans, scientists, athletes, activists, but most of all they are people. Craig Hospital and Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Barry Gutierrez created the Redefining Possible portrait series to showcase the power of the human spirit." See the gallery below or in person at The Wildlife Experience at CU South Denver.

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Consumer Reports and The Washington Post are helping to spread the word: physical therapy, not surgery, can be the best first-option treatment when it comes to meniscus tears and spinal stenosis. http://wapo.st/1LwibVg

If your doctor says you need surgery, you may want to explore other options It may be wiser to handle knee pain, for example, with drugs, physical therapy, rest or a brace.

Everyone exercises for different reasons. One reason is to be able to function normally through your daily activities like cleaning, shopping, getting dressed, etc. This can be referred to as your 'functional fitness'. Read why this is important for all ages. http://wapo.st/1PkeT7Y

For lots of us, ‘beach body’ isn’t the goal: Why ‘functional fitness’ works It’s an exercise-world buzzword, but it gets at the heart of how a strong, mobile body is valuable to daily life.

A short read on the differences between walking and using an elliptical. Both have their advantages and disadvantages and it is up to each individual to find the exercise that is best. As always, consult a physical therapist or doctor before starting a new exercise plan. http://nyti.ms/1IS6NDi

Walking vs. Elliptical Machine, Redux Minute for minute, using an elliptical machine is likely to burn more calories, while putting far less stress on your joints.