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Exercise a Solution to Back Pain during Pregnancy
For the majority of future mothers who experience mild to debilitating back pain during and after pregnancy, Redmond physical therapist Maureen Madden offers some encouraging news: Education and exercise therapy have proven effective in...
Mind your Back(pack) during Back-to-School
From homework and tests to extra-curricular activities, students already shoulder plenty of weight during back-to-school time. Their backpacks should be the least of their worries, says Redmond physical therapist Maureen Madden. “Backpacks are so practical, but...
Positive Attitude Reaps Healthful Rewards
“Mind over matter” may seem a bit cliché when it comes to health and science, but in Maureen Madden’s world, a positive attitude plays an undeniable role in reaching and maintaining optimal health. A physical therapist at PT Pro in Redmond, Madden has...
Exercise Caution During Summer Workouts
While many relish the opportunity to take both play and exercise outdoors as the weather continues to warm, Redmond physical therapist Maureen Madden reminds us that beneficial exercise comes with an added level of risk when done in the summertime heat and...
Avoid these five running mistakes during 5K season, says Seattle-area PT
It’s the season for weekend fun runs, charity 5Ks and multi-stage team relays. But as recreation and competitive runners hit the roads and trails to prepare for upcoming events, Redmond physical therapist Maureen Madden, reminds us that avoiding common early season...
Seattle-Area Wellness: Repetitive Movements can Cause Pain, Injury in New Parents
While injuries such as tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome and tennis elbow — known as repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) — are often linked to an occupation or some type of sporting or recreation activity, Redmond physical therapist Maureen Madden says the physical...
How to Choose the Correct Athletic Shoes for Your Feet & Activity
Nike, Asics, Reebok, New Balance…there are about a thousand and one different brands and types of athletic shoes on the market today. You can purchase anything from shoes pumped with air to shoes that have built in “shocks”. But when push comes to shove, how do you...
Tart Cherries: One of the Lesser-Known Superfoods
When was the last time you treated yourself to a handful of tart cherries? If it's been a while, you may want to stock up. Recent studies have shown that the health benefits of tart cherries are phenomenal, even going so far as to claim that tart cherry juice is as...
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