Preventing Falls in Your Bathroom
Preventing Falls in Your Bathroom By, Kelsey Lovell, PTA According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in four senior citizens experiences a fall every year. Falls can have serious short and long-term impacts for seniors. The bathroom … Continue reading
Printable Fall Prevention Checklist
It is Falls Prevention Awareness Week, a nationwide observance intended to raise awareness of fall prevention, reduce the risk of falls, and help older adults live without the fear of falling. This year alone, 25 percent of seniors aged 65-85 … Continue reading
What is Neurorehabilitation Therapy?
You can expect our neurorehabilitation and neurological therapy to include the evaluation and treatment of movement problems caused by disease or injury to the nervous system. Our Physical Therapists can provide these services to patients of all ages with the … Continue reading
Treating Concussions with Physical Therapy
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimate up to three million sports-related concussions happen each year in the U.S. with school-aged children making up most cases. One-third of those are children under the age of 14. It is also the … Continue reading
Oh No, Not Another Headache!
By: Allison Weder We have all had them. Whether from injury, stress, or neck strain, people complain about headaches more than any other medical ailment. In fact, according to the National Headache Foundation, 40 million Americans are living with headache … Continue reading
Swim Suit Color for Safety
What should you think about when buying a swim suit? Not the style or brand, but the COLOR! This decision could save your child’s life! Contrast is key. Turbidity or surface agitation can make it difficult to see underwater, but … Continue reading
Arthritis Hand Care Tips
May is National Arthritis Awareness Month. Did you know, arthritis is not a single disease? In fact, there are more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions. They all affect the joints of the body and cause significant pain. … Continue reading
Walking: A Perfect Exercise
Most people know that physical therapists often recommend exercise as part of their treatment. What most people don’t realize is how simple that exercise can be. Instead of complicated workouts, heavy weightlifting, or running for miles, physical therapists often surprise … Continue reading
Dynamic Warmup for Runners and Walkers
Dynamic warmups will do three things to get your body ready for a running or walking workout: Increase core body temperature Improve your range of motion Boost blood flow to the “big” muscles you will be using when you workout … Continue reading
Healthy Choices During Therapy
Good nutrition is necessary for healing. There are nutrients that the body needs more of during the healing process including increased amounts of protein, vitamin A, and vitamin C. Including more of these nutrients in your diet during your rehabilitation … Continue reading