Rappahannock Physical Therapy

12/31/2024

Happy Holidays and a Healthy 2025 to All!

01/27/2024

As we age, exercising only a few minutes a day is enough to keep your brain size and memory intact. The study below is good news.

At the end of the day, it’s about having a good heart that pumps blood to the farthest blood vessels of your body.

A study of more than 10,000 brain scans found that just 25 minutes of weekly exercise lead to bigger, healthier brains.

01/04/2024

Having a strong core is key, not only in sports but in daily activities, better posture and better respiration.

A strong core involves other muscles from your neck to your pelvis.

If the goal of your workout is to walk away with a chiseled six-pack, you’re missing the point.

05/18/2023

It’s not a myth.

The Department of Health and Human Services is supposed to keep data on how insurance companies handle claims, but it's dropping the ball.

10/06/2022

Walking daily is a form of exercise that can be done by anyone. It does not require any equipment, it gets you out for fresh air, and its free.

What makes it more beneficial is to assume a proper posture to optimize your activity.

Carry on, and keep moving.

Two new studies also found that health benefits can be achieved by taking fewer steps.

03/17/2022

This article clearly showed how lonely and isolated our elders have become before, during and as this pandemic winds down. I hope AI technology would be used as a supplemental tool, not a solution to this emerging problem.

ElliQ, a new AI device optimized for empathy, will either solve the problem of senior isolation or fling us into the dystopic abyss.

01/25/2022

Osteoporosis occurs in individuals due to aging. Here are basic tips on keeping your bones in good shape.

About 10 million Americans older than 50 have osteoporosis. Another 43 million people in the U.S. have low bone mass. Here are methods to counter these two ailments.

12/27/2021

We wish you all a Happy New Year!
From the Dynamic Team @ Stonewall Abbey Wellness!

12/16/2021

We wish you all Happy Holidays!

“Tank” says he agrees! 🐶

Rappahannock Physical Therapy is a private practice providing one-on-one treatment for clients striving to improve core strength, dynamic balance, postural awareness, and flexibility. Located at Stonewall Abbey Wellness Gym in Sperryville, VA.

11/02/2021

Rapp PT will be closed from Nov 30th till Dec 31st, and will resume appointment scheduling on January 3, 2022.
Enjoy the rest of 2021 and hoping to a better and more positive 2022.

11/02/2021

A great study on how to tackle Alzheimer’s disease.

“London cabbies have remarkable brains,” said Hugo Spiers, a professor of cognitive neuroscience who set up the project.