Elevation Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab

07/29/2026

It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere…

If milk is better than water… WHAT ABOUT BEER?!🍻

The answer? It depends on the beer.

Research comparing beer, water, and sports drinks found that:

💧 Water → ~34% fluid retention
🍺 Non-alcoholic beer → ~36%
🍺 Low-alcohol beer → ~36%
🍺 Regular 5% beer → **~21%**
⚡ Sports drink → **~42%**

So while non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beer performed similarly to water, regular beer was associated with greater urine production and poorer fluid retention.

Bottom line: Beer may contain water + electrolytes, but alcohol changes the equation.

So enjoy the beer… 🍻 Just don’t count on it as your hydration strategy. Have a milkshake for that😂

📚 **Research:**

Wijnen AHC, et al. *Post-Exercise Rehydration: Effect of Consumption of Beer with Varying Alcohol Content on Fluid Balance after Mild Dehydration.* **Front Nutr.** 2016;3:45. doi:10.3389/fnut.2016.00045.

Westerterp-Plantenga MS, et al. *Oral Rehydration Beverages for Treating Exercise-Associated Dehydration: A Systematic Review, Part II. The Effectiveness of Alternatives to Carbohydrate-Electrolyte Drinks.* **J Athl Train.** 2023/2024. doi:10.4085/1062-6050-0686.22.

07/29/2026

**WAIT… MILK HYDRATES BETTER THAN WATER?!** 🥛💧

Yep, you read that right!

Research found that milk helped the body retain more fluid than plain water.

And, a second study found that a “milk-based hydration solution” retained more fluid than BOTH water and a traditional carbohydrate-electrolyte drink.

Why might milk work so well? It contains:

💧 Water
⚡ Electrolytes
🍌 Carbohydrates
💪 Protein

It’s the combination that may help your body hold onto the fluid longer.

Does this mean you should stop drinking water? Absolutely not! But it does challenge the idea that water is always the most effective choice for hydration.

📚 **Research:**

Maughan RJ, et al. *A randomized trial to assess the potential of different beverages to affect hydration status: development of a beverage hydration index.* **Am J Clin Nutr.** 2016;103(3):717–723. doi:10.3945/ajcn.115.114769.

McCartney D, et al. *Hydration Efficacy of a Milk Permeate-Based Oral Hydration Solution.* **Nutrients.** 2020;12(5):1296. doi:10.3390/nu12051296.

07/11/2026

If you missed it this week, Peterborough’s Our Town Downtown Market has got to be added to your calendar for next week! Walk or bike to town, enjoy Charlie’s Ice Cream, grab some Liberty Fish , veggies and baked goods; all while listening to live music and catching up with your neighbors!

07/03/2026

Closed for America’s 250th 🇺🇸

06/27/2026

Fish on the line!!!

I mean, get on the line! Don’t put off taking care of your ailments - give us a call and get back to the activities you love!

06/26/2026

Elevation PT - a place where the staff walks the talk!

If you are tired of receiving advice from a source that you aren't able to envision doing your activities, you will be able to take a breath of fresh air here! Whether you enjoy hiking, running, skiing, tennis, cycling, swimming, chasing a sunrise, etc, etc you will find a practitioner that understands your passion here!

06/24/2026

The next "CRASH COURSE" starts on July 7th, call to sign up today!

“Learning to prevent a fall is helpful but knowing how to best survive one could be life saving — these tools are gold!” (Class Participant)

06/16/2026

If you have the means, a donation towards Jaiden's rehabilitation, home renovations, and reintegration to what will be a "new life" would be so very welcome and appreciated. A spinal cord injury is life changing, but if I know Jaiden like I think I do then his drive, mindset, and humor will carry him through into a beautiful, inspiring, and fulfilling life. And if you might, also send a prayer, positive thought, call to the universe, whatever you got!

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06/15/2026

The boys are back in town! Team Elevation PT enjoyed the Tour de Francestown last weekend and you’ll certainly see them out on the roads of the Monadnock Region all summer!

If you too have been putting the pedal to the metal and things aren’t feeling quite right, call and set up your Bike Fit with Reuben!

06/13/2026

Today was the last of our three local high school graduations - congratulations to the 🎓📚✏️

This group of students contained our nephew, the last student athletes Becka had the pleasure of coaching, students who shadowed at the clinic, and some very special patients and friends! We are so grateful to be a part of this community!