Lymphedema is a relatively unknown condition for most people. The lymphatic system is part of the immune system and is really a “sewer system” for our bodies. If the lymphatic system is not working properly to rid the body of waste, one is more susceptible to infection or development of lymphedema which is an excess […]
An essential component of lifestyle modification is EXERCISE. ex·er·cise/ˈeksərˌsīz/ noun activity requiring physical effort, carried out to sustain or improve health and fitness. But, evidence has suggested that exercise may be an often neglected intervention in mental health care. How can that be when aerobic exercises, including jogging, swimming, cycling, walking, gardening, and dancing, have […]
Without trying to adhere to the phrase coined the ‘new normal,’ unfortunately, it is just that and we have to adapt to it—for now anyway. Therefore, our stress levels are like a roller coaster ride right now; it can be physical, emotional, or financial…one at a time – or unfortunately all at once. Even for […]
By: Crystal Bondurant Salisbury, LPTA I always hear people comment about having “flat” feet, use it synonymously with “bad” feet. Your flat feet aren’t any better or worse than your friend with those lovely, high arches. It all comes down to how to dress your feet, and it’s important to dress for success. When it […]
There is a legit reason you feel so drained right now, and feeling a little ‘over it’. The psychological reason for this has something to do with ‘surge capacity’. What is ‘surge capacity’? “It’s a collection of adaptive systems – mental and physical – that humans draw on for short-term survival in acutely stressful situations, […]
“Arthritis” is a term used to describe inflammation of the joints. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and usually is caused by the deterioration of a joint. Typically, the weight-bearing joints are affected, with the knee and the hip being the most common. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease. It […]
A special type of physical therapy is helping some patients with the novel coronavirus breathe more easily. The type of physical therapy, called manual therapy, is a bit different from the typical physical therapy and has helped some COVID-19 patients. “When I first got out of the hospital in late April, I could not even sit up for 30 minutes. My […]
Falls are a major public health concern. According to the CDC, more than one-third of adults 65 and older fall each year in the United States, and 20% to 30% of people who fall suffer moderate to severe injuries. Falls can exact a toll long after the initial injury, outranking chronic kidney disease, asthma, and […]
Recent research is showing that surgery might not be needed as often as we think. A large review estimates that 10% to 20% of surgeries might be unnecessary and that in some specialties such as cardiology and orthopedics, that number might be higher. The reasons for so many unneeded surgeries being performed are varied, but […]
So you have been diagnosed with a painful condition and your doctor prescribes physical therapy (PT), what’s your next step? To come to PT of course! Now you are coming to PT, but then you get to your appointment and start treatment revealing your fear of the reason you are in PT and all of […]
