What is your core? Your core is often taken for granted and overlooked, as many people don’t realize the importance and how much they use their core all day everyday! Your core is the center portion of your body. Some people have the misconception that your core is only the “6 pack” of abs we […]
Assistive devices help people keep their independence, and allows you to move around on your own, most of the time, without help from others. Doctors, and physical therapists may recommend and prescribe you to get an assistive device, but you do not need their recommendation to get one if you feel as if you need […]
Check your medications with a health care provider. Bring a list of your medications with you to your appointment. Your health care provider can go over the medication side effects for side effects and interactions that can increase your risk for falls. Make sure you have adequate lighting inside and outside of your home to […]
You may be suffering from Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin Splints). Physiology: Repetitive stress and force on lower extremity from activities such as running and jumping can cause inflammation in tissues, muscles and tendons within the lower extremity that pulls on shin bone, causing achy or sharp pain on medial, lateral or both aspects of […]
What so good about Aquatic Therapy? Injuries are a part of life that cannot be ignored, any given day could be the day a simple accident may occur that could change your life. People may try their best to stay healthy and fit, but as you get older the body ages and is more susceptible […]
We are going to get a little brainy today rather than physical. There are stages to making a life change: Precontemplation Contemplation Action Maintenance Relapse/Termination Let’s talk about each one individually and how it applies to you and your success in physical therapy. Precontemplation This is the stage where you aren’t in pain necessarily or […]
Aquatic Therapy for the Female Athlete Why do we want to get athletes into the pool? The aquatic environment is a great place to put athletes, and especially the female athlete because there are certain injuries that are more prevalent in the female population. Females are at higher risk for ACL tear, stress fractures, patellofemoral […]
Written By: Carmelo Cimato Exercise is an important part of living a healthy lifestyle, but can lead to injury if completed too intensely or incorrectly. Completing a proper warm-up and cooldown allows the body to adjust to the initiation and cessation of exercise. Purpose of a Warm-up: Allows blood to be properly pumped to muscles […]
OSTEOARTHRITIS: WHAT IS IT AND HOW CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP? Osteoarthritis is a progressive, degenerative joint disease affecting the articular cartilage of the bones. The articular cartilage is a tissue that provides a cushioning effect at the ends of the bones that forms the joint, making the movement of the joints smoother and easier. Osteoarthritis […]
