Is My Pain Coming from Muscles or Organs? How to Tell the Difference
At Tula, we’re often asked by clients how to tell if pain is coming from the muscles and joints, or if it might be something deeper, like an internal...
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Can Omega-3s Really Protect Your Heart? Here’s What the Research Says
When it comes to heart health, omega-3 fatty acids often get a lot of attention. They’re naturally found in fatty fish like salmon, sardines, and mac...
Stop Leaks Before They Start: Preventing Stress Incontinence in Pregnancy
Having a baby is an amazing journey, but it can also bring some not-so-fun side effects like unexpected leaks when you laugh, sneeze, or cough. This...
Exercising to Improve Fibromyalgia Symptoms: How Much Is Enough?
Living with fibromyalgia often means dealing with chronic pain, fatigue, and stiffness that can make even simple activities feel overwhelming. Unders...
How Much Muscle Will You Lose from Taking Ozempic? Key Considerations Before You Start
It has become increasingly commonplace to hear people in your social circle opting to take GLP-1 agonists, most popularly Ozempic, for weight loss. M...
Upgrade Your Rollator: The Most Useful (and Affordable) Add-Ons
A rollator gives you the freedom to move through your day with extra support, and with a few simple upgrades, it can do even more. Whether you’re run...
Should You Use a Squatty Potty? A Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist’s Perspective
Incorporating a Squatty Potty into your bathroom routine is a simple way to improve your pelvic health. Whether you’re seeking to prevent constipatio...
Do Ultra-Processed Foods Cause Weight Gain? A New Study Says Chewing Might Be the Key
How Ultra-Processed Foods Contribute to Weight Gain — And What Chewing Has to Do With It A nutrition insight from a physical therapist’s perspective...
Physical Therapy vs Personal Training: What’s the Difference and When Do You Need Which?
If you're trying to get stronger, recover from an injury, or just feel better in your body, you might be wondering whether to see a physical therapis...
Healthy Aging
Omega-3 as a Predictor of Lifespan: Could Low Levels Be as Harmful as Smoking?
A landmark study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition analyzed data from the Framingham Offspring Cohort and found a strong link b...
No-Equipment Full-Body Workout You Can Do Anywhere in Just 20 Minutes
If you've taken a break from your regular exercise routine, you're not alone. Even those with a strong background in fitness can find it challenging...
Healthy Aging
How Fast Can You Stand Up 5 Times? Here’s Why It Matters
At Tula, one simple test we often use to assess lower body strength, fall risk, and functional mobility is the Five Times Sit-to-Stand Test, or 5xSTS...