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The Importance of Squatting

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Staff PT

Many patients at S.T.A.R. PT will find themselves squatting – for evaluative purposes or as a part of their treatment program. Squatting is one of the most typical ‘functional movement patterns’ that persons of all ages and physical ability levels are required to do during a multitude of daily tasks. Therefore, it is important to [...]

Swimming Tips

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Julie Mankinen

You may at some point have considered a swimming program as a part of an exercise and fitness regime. S.T.A.R. Physical Therapy would like to share some information regarding the benefits and also the potential pitfalls of recreation in the water. Swimming for recreation has many health benefits. It is great exercise for the whole [...]