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LACEY (WA) – Quick question: how much water have you drank today? For most people, the answer is not enough. From everything we drink and swim in, to the ice that reduces swelling, water is all around us (and even in us). As a matter of fact, it basically is us! Water makes up around two-thirds

I’m going to tell you some simple ways you can test your balance systems from home. Your balance depends on 2 things: your ability to sense your balance, and your ability to make corrections. Your 3 balance systems (vision, sensation and inner ear) help you with that first task by providing your brain with a

Accidents happen, and when they do, they often leave us dealing with the aftermath of sprains and strains. These common injuries, though painful and limiting, are also highly treatable with the right approach to healing. Whether you’ve twisted an ankle during a sports activity or strained a muscle during daily tasks, understanding the healing process

Physical therapy is an important part of the healing process for many individuals. It can help with pain management, injuries, and surgery recovery, as well as improve mobility and restore regular strength and function.  But, if you’re new to physical therapy, you may be wondering — what exactly happens during a physical therapy session? What

Finding the right physical therapist can be a challenge. With so many different options available, it can be difficult to know which one is the right choice for you. You know that you want a provider that specializes in the issue that you’re currently dealing with and you want to feel confident in the decision

Let’s talk about headaches. They can range from a mid-afternoon head-pounding ache, to an agonizing pain that leaves you sensitive to light and sometimes feeling sick. It’s something most, if not all of us, have experienced at some point in our life. Unfortunately for some, headaches are a bigger problem and can even affect everyday

You’ve finally decided that physical therapy is the best option for you and your health and you’re ready to take the next step to improve your quality of life. As you start your search for the best physical therapy clinic, you begin to wonder what it is you’re looking for.  Questions start to form in

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 about vertigo. True vertigo is the sensation of spinning or movement such as the sensation of swaying.  If you’ve ever been sea sick, this is a bit like the