10K Steps A Day: Does it really matter?

by Caitlin Mari V. Oliveros, PT, PF1, BSPTS1 People claim that 10,000 steps are an indicator of good physical fitness and longevity. But does this number really matter? Or are we getting caught up in counting?   This idea originated in Japan in the 1960s, when a pedometer company named its product the “10,000 steps…

how to do the Schroth walk (and what it helps with)

how to do the Schroth walk (and what it helps with)   the Schroth method is a non-surgical treatment for scoliosis, kyphosis and other spinal disorders. Created by someone with scoliosis herself, the Schroth method is catered specifically to meet the unique needs of the scoliosis population. The goals are to strengthen the surrounding muscles,…