If you’ve been following our balance/falls and osteoporosis series over the last 5 weeks, hopefully you have been trying to tie all the information together. However, I know it can be difficult so my goal for today’s article to help guide you! And I think the best way to go about it is sharing a …
Balance & Fall Prevention: How We Helped Susan Improve Her Balance & Mobility Read More »
We see patients coming into the clinic with balance issues and being worried about falling all year long. It’s actually a big portion of the patients we treat, but still many people don’t know that physical therapists can help with their balance. We actually like to have a bit of fun when we’re testing people’s …
Balance: “I Didn’t Realize My Balance Was That Bad” Read More »
MRI imaging is relatively common in the physical therapy world. Countless physical therapists use MRI imaging to help diagnose specific ailments and examine damaged or irritated joints, tissues, bones, and more. However, physical therapists only use MRI imaging in specific situations, leaving many patients wondering when the process is necessary during evaluation. Fortunately, put together …
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This was a reply by one of my patients that really was at a loss of how to move without bending at the spine. She truly loved Yoga and wanted to know if there was any possibility of modifying yoga. How to bend without bending at the spine is one of the most common questions …
My Doctor Told Me To Stop Bending At The Spine – Help! Read More »
Since we have been talking about balance and falls, we need to talk about what can often lead to falls: vertigo. Let’s start with the basics. True vertigo is having a feeling of spinning or movement such as the sensation of swaying. If you’ve ever been sea sick, this is a bit like the swaying …
Physical therapy helps people recover from traumatic injuries and conditions, allowing them to live a healthy and more active lifestyle. However, some people experience slight pain after their therapy session, making them hesitant to attend future treatments. That’s why constructed a guide to help you better understand physical therapy and why it’s normal to experience …
Physical Therapy: Is Feeling Pain After an Evaluation Normal? Read More »
LISTENING WITH BOTH EARS When my kids were little I had to remind them regularly to listen. This was my favorite line: “God gave us two ears and one mouth for a reason — so that we listen twice as much as we speak!”As a parent, I have to keep this rule in mind too …
