Fall is on the way, and so are school buses and students carrying…backpacks. You might not think much about those bags full of books, pencils, crayons, and computers, but physical therapists do. Why Backpacks Matter Students will always have things to carry between home and school. A backpack is a great way to do that, […]
Exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health. It can reduce your risk of chronic diseases like diabetes or cancer. It reduces your risk of stroke, dementia, osteoporosis, and obesity. Exercise also helps with your mood, sleep, and overall quality of life. Despite all of these benefits, most Americans need […]
Dizziness is common in people over 20, and it can be a big problem in daily life. Feeling unsteady, lightheaded, or like the room is spinning is alarming and makes daily tasks difficult. The good news is that dizziness often has treatable causes, and your physical therapist can bethe perfect person to help. Understanding Dizziness […]
Physical Therapy for Chronic Pain Chronic pain can be a debilitating condition, limiting your mobility and impacting your daily life.The CDC estimates that around 50 million Americans experience chronic pain, and 17 millionhave substantial reductions in activity because of pain. Beyond limiting activity or your ability towork, chronic pain has been linked to depression, Alzheimer’s […]
Physical therapy and nutrition are often seen as separate, but the truth is, they are deeplyintertwined. To get the most out of PT, especially after an injury or surgery, integrating both iscrucial. Here’s why: Food Fuels The Body During recovery from an injury or surgery, your body is working to heal itself. The activities andexercises […]
Aquatic physical therapy involves performing exercises and activities in water, usually a heatedpool. Aquatic physical therapy can have lots of benefits for people with conditions like arthritis,back pain, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis, neurological disorders, sports injuries, and more. Let’sDIVE IN and explore some of the advantages of aquatic physical therapy. Reduced Weight Bearing One of the main […]
Physical therapy for dogs, also known as canine or veterinary rehabilitation, is a growing field oftreatment that can help dogs with various conditions. Whether your dog has suffered an injury,undergone surgery, or has a chronic condition like arthritis, physical therapy can help! What is physical therapy for dogs? Physical therapy for dogs is similar to […]
What Is Autism? Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) describes a range of developmental conditions thataffect how a person communicates, interacts, and behaves. ASD is called a spectrum disorderbecause the symptoms and severity can vary widely from one person to another. Typical signs and symptoms of autism include: • Having difficulty with communication and social […]
What is dry needling? Dry needling is a procedure where a physical therapist inserts a fine needle into what is known as a trigger point. A trigger point is a tender palpable nodule in muscle that can cause pain locally or referred to other parts of the body. The term dry is used to describe […]
The American College of sports medicine (ACSM) recommends that, “All healthy adults aged 18–65 years should participate in moderate intensity aerobic physical activity for a minimum of 30 minutes on five days per week, or vigorous intensity aerobic activity for a minimum of 20 minutes on three days per week.” Examples of moderate intensity […]
