Sleep is essential for our health and well-being. It helps our bodies recover, boosts our mood, and improves our ability to think clearly. Unfortunately, many people struggle with getting enough good-quality sleep. 62% of all Americans experience a sleep problem several nights a week—and it’s likely those numbers are low, sleep problems often go under-reported. […]
October is National Physical Therapy Month, a time to recognize the vital role physical therapists play in improving our health. If you’ve ever considered physical therapy or have experienced its benefits, here are five reasons to celebrate this valuable intervention. Holistic Approach Physical therapy takes a holistic approach to health. Instead of just treating symptoms, […]
Falls are a big deal. They can cause injuries and make it hard to live on your own. They can also make you afraid of falling again. This fear might make you less active, making you weaker and more likely to fall. It’s a tough cycle to break. Falls aren’t a normal part of aging. […]
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 has been shown to have a huge list of benefits and little to no downside. It’s common to hear that if exercise was a medication, it would be the greatest wonder-drug ever created. But “exercise” is a broad term that covers a lot of specific movements and activities, not all of which are right […]
How Physical Therapy Helps People with Parkinson’s Disease Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, balance, posture, and coordination. It can also cause non-motor symptoms such as pain, fatigue, mood changes and cognitive impairment. While there is no cure for PD, there are treatments that can help manage the symptoms and […]
Physical activity is essential for maintaining optimal overall health and exercising regularly is known to reduce the risk for heart disease, diabetes, depression, some cancers, and numerous other health–related issues. Yet despite this, it’s estimated that over three million people worldwide die prematurely each year because they are not getting enough physical activity. One important […]
It is rare for a group of men to sit around a table together and openly discuss problems with their pelvic floor function. Sadly, it is just as rare for that conversation to happen in a medical setting, not to mention a physical therapy setting. It turns out, dysfunction of the pelvic floor in men […]
Stroke is a serious medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is interrupted, causing brain cells to die. Stroke can cause a variety of symptoms like weakness, paralysis, speech difficulties, memory loss, cognitive problems and emotional changes. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery from a stroke […]
Is your body ready to carry a baby? You can ensure it is by addressing any pain, posture, or muscle weakness before getting pregnant. Here are five tips to help prepare your body and guard against pain and other problems during and after pregnancy. 1. Make sure your pelvic floor muscles can contract, relax, and […]
