Research on relative rest and load management strategies shows that athletes who reduce training stress strategically—rather than stopping completely—experience better tendon healing and adaptation and return to sport faster with fewer setbacks.

December in Whitefish Bay is full of holiday cheer—but it’s also one of the most common months for preventable injuries. From decorating mishaps to icy sidewalks and rushed workouts, December brings a perfect storm of strain on your back, shoulders, and joints. The good news? With a few smart habits, most of these injuries are completely avoidable. In this guide, a Doctor of Physical Therapy shares the top holiday injury risks and simple strategies to keep you moving well and pain-free all season long.

This holiday season in Whitefish Bay is packed with joy, movement, and nonstop to-dos—and it’s easy for your healthy habits to slip. But staying strong and pain-free doesn’t require more time, just the right approach. From quick strength sessions to everyday movement, smarter lifting, and simple stress resets, you can keep your body feeling its best all season long. Here’s how to finish the year strong and stay mobile, energized, and injury-free with practical tips from Living Well Physical Therapy & Performance.

Thanksgiving is more than a day of good food — it’s a perfect reminder to appreciate the body that carries us through everyday life. At Living Well Physical Therapy & Performance, we’re encouraging you to embrace gratitude not just in spirit, but in movement. With simple strategies to stay active, mobile, and injury-free, you can honor your body, stay consistent through the holiday season, and make movement a meaningful part of your Thanksgiving tradition.

Unlock faster recovery, reduced inflammation, and stronger performance with MDRN Wellness IV Therapy. By delivering antioxidants, vitamins, and amino acids directly into your bloodstream, IV therapy accelerates muscle repair, flushes lactic acid, restores essential nutrients, and boosts stamina—making every workout or PT session more effective. MDRN Wellness pairs medical expertise with functional medicine to help you heal smarter, feel stronger, and elevate your total-body wellness. If you’re ready to recover faster and perform at your best, IV therapy may be exactly what your body needs.

As winter sets in, staying active safely takes more than willpower — it takes preparation. Cold muscles and slick conditions can increase your risk of strains, sprains, and falls. At Living Well Physical Therapy & Performance, we believe prevention is the best medicine. From dynamic warm-ups and foam rolling to proper layering and mobility drills, these PT-approved strategies will keep you strong, injury-free, and ready for every workout — no matter how cold it gets.

Gratitude for Movement: The Mindset That Fuels Performance & Longevity
Progress isn’t just measured in numbers — it’s felt in the freedom to move. At Living Well Physical Therapy & Performance, we believe that appreciating your body’s ability to move is one of the most powerful tools for better health, performance, and longevity.
Gratitude reduces stress, improves recovery, boosts motivation, and helps you train smarter — not just harder. By shifting from “I have to work out” to “I get to move,” you build a deeper connection with your body and sustain performance for life.
Discover how a simple gratitude practice can transform your workouts, your mindset, and your future movement.