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  Have you heard of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)? If you suffer from numbness, tingling, swelling, and/or cold hands, TOS could be the cause. A few exercises for the upper body can help manage and prevent these problems.   What...

Spring is finally here! The trees are budding, the days are growing longer, and the sun is shining more and more! You may find yourself diving into your cleaning rituals to tidy up your space, whether it be cleaning out closets or washing windows. But...

Sometimes, when you start a really good book, it is just too hard to put it down. Consider making a few minutes of your reading time more productive by working your brain and body simultaneously! With these six book lovers’ exercises, you can...

  Working in rehabilitation services, our physical therapists are often asked which is more appropriate to use, ice or heat? The short answer to the question is: it depends. It depends on the situation, and more specifically, the time frame...

  We have made it to the latter part of February, which means spring is around the corner. Here in Iowa, we have even already seen some glimpses of spring with some warmer (relatively speaking) days and even some rain rather than snow. But the...

Are you struggling to get jars, bottles, and cans open? Before you resort to using your teeth, please read this! Through my 28 years of practice as an occupational therapist, one of the biggest challenges people with hand injuries, chronic hand pain,...

My name is Lexy Kent, and I am the billing specialist at Balanced Fitness & Health. I have had such a fantastic experience working here for the past year and a half, and it’s hard to put it into words. It has been incredibly rewarding to...

Do you know how to stand? Silly question, as most people will say, “Obviously, I know how to stand!” What if I told you that there isn’t a right or wrong way to stand, but there is a way to stand that is the least demanding on your...

Does the front of your shoulder ache or hurt when you make certain movements?  This could be tendonitis of the biceps.  Biceps tendonitis is a common ailment in the anterior or front of the shoulder often caused by repetitive use. ...

Happy New Year! While the excitement of all a new year can bring is wonderful, the reality of a cold, dark couple months ahead also begins to set in a week or two into January. The reality of the discipline it requires to stick with new goals seems...