STAR Physical Therapy

02/18/2026

Anchor Fitness is here to help you meet your fitness goals, especially after recovering from an illness. Call us at 585-425-1018 to make an appointment with one of our trainers.

02/14/2026

If your body doesn't feel well enough to exercise regularly let us help you fix it so you can enjoy life to your heart's content!

Call us at 585-425-1018 to schedule an appointment.

02/08/2026

02/06/2026

There is snow in the forecast this weekend. Follow these tips to avoid injury when you are out shoveling snow. Stay warm!

02/03/2026

Sometimes getting started is the hardest part. Do you have a nagging ache or pain? Make an appointment today to start your path to recovery!
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01/29/2026

6. AVOIDANCE OF RISKY SUBSTANCES: CLEAR THE PATH
Reduce or eliminate to***co, excess alcohol, and processed foods to protect your gains. ACLM evidence shows quitting smoking alone can add years to your life, while moderating alcohol supports better sleep and recovery.
👉Pro Tip: Replace one habit at a time—swap a cocktail for herbal tea. Track wins with an app; in physical therapy, we address how substances impair healing, motivating sustainable swaps.

01/28/2026

5. SOCIAL CONNECTEDNESS: NURTURE YOUR CIRCLE
Foster meaningful relationships for emotional support and longevity—loneliness rivals smoking in health risks, per ACLM research, while strong ties boost resilience and adherence to healthy behaviors.
👉Pro Tip: Schedule "connection check-ins"—a weekly call or walk with a friend. For PT clients, group therapy classes double as social hubs, turning rehab into community-building.

01/27/2026

4. STRESS MANAGEMENT: BUILD RESILIENCE
Master techniques like mindfulness, deep breathing, or yoga to tame chronic stress, which ACLM links to everything from hypertension to weakened immunity. Updated pillar descriptions emphasize its role in sustaining other habits.
👉Pro Tip: Try the 4-7-8 breath (inhale 4 seconds, hold 7, exhale 8) during high-stress moments—backed by studies in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine for quick cortisol drops. In sessions, we pair this with biofeedback tools for lasting calm.

01/26/2026

3. SLEEP: RECHARGE FOR RECOVERY
Prioritize 7–9 hours of restorative sleep nightly to support tissue repair, energy levels, and mental clarity. Poor sleep disrupts hormones and exacerbates pain; ACLM data ties quality Zzz's to lower obesity and diabetes rates.
👉Pro Tip: Create a wind-down ritual—dim lights 30 minutes before bed and swap screens for reading. Track with a simple journal; PT integration? Gentle evening stretches to release the day's tension, promoting deeper sleep.

01/22/2026

2. NUTRITION: FUEL WITH WHOLE FOODS
Shift toward a plant-predominant diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, nuts, and seeds. ACLM's position statement highlights how this pattern reduces inflammation and chronic disease risk, with studies linking it to better blood sugar control and weight management.
👉Pro Tip: The "plate method" keeps it simple: half your plate veggies, a quarter whole grains, a quarter lean proteins (mostly plant-based). For busy folks, prep a weekly batch of veggie-packed soups—evidence from Harvard Health suggests this curbs emotional eating triggers.

01/19/2026

Last week we held a free community educational event at STAR where we took a deep dive into the six pillars of lifestyle medicine. These pillars are not just abstract ideals—they're strategies tailored for real life, especially for those navigating rehab, chronic pain, or simply the hustle of daily demands.
Follow along this month while explain the six pillars and offer strategies to incorporate each pillar in your daily life. Call our office at 585-425-1018 to get started on the Physical Activity pillar.

01/15/2026

Thank you to all who ventured out on this snowy day to attend our "Kick off the New Year with Lasting Change" seminar.
Kali took a deep dive into the six pillars of lifestyle medicine and shared strategies for lasting success.
STAR is here to help you invest in your health in 2026!