It’s very frustrating when I see a patient who clearly hasn’t been keeping up with their home exercise program. It’s frustrating because it’s not that they can’t do the program I’ve assigned them. It’s not that the program is too hard. It’s that they don’t think they have the time to do it. Of course [...]
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The Importance of the Shoulder
What do all of the following activities have in common? Picking up your children or grandchildren Getting something out of the cupboard Painting your house Throwing the ball with your sons or daughters Eating Changing the channel Driving Getting something out of the attic Cleaning the house in any way High-fiving a friend First, they [...]
Why Do I Have Balance Problems?
I have often covered balance issues in this blog. One thing I have yet to share is what the causes of balance problems are. Before I share what causes common balance issues, you should know what part of your body is responsible for balance. Balance is controlled by a structure in our inner ear called [...]
Cancer Rehabilitation: Avoid Inactivity
In case you haven’t noticed, I like the stress the importance of staying active when rehabilitating from any kind of injury or disease. Whether you broke your arm, sprained an ankle or are battling cancer, inactivity will do nothing but stunt your recovery. Any good physical therapist will tell you the same thing. And it’s [...]
Staying Active and Safe This Winter
The winter is a fun time for many people. The snow can be pretty and the crisp air can be refreshing. But this time of year can also bring added risks when partaking in physical activity. It can also scare you away from your workout routine because you don’t want to deal with the cold [...]
Fact or Fiction? Ginger Helps Osteoarthritis Patients
If you visited Yahoo.com last week, you may have noticed a story on their homepage that said certain spices help deal with specific diseases and disorders. While it was a fun article, it made me a little skeptic. Specifically, that ginger can help ease the symptoms of osteoarthritis. To be fair, I have not conducted [...]
Study Finds Osteoarthritis is More Common in African-Americans
As much as we know about the human body, we’re always learning more. It’s just a mysterious thing, the body. Some people heal faster than others, while some people are more at risk for certain diseases and disorders. A perfect example of this is a recent study that found African-Americans are more likely than Caucasians [...]
How Do You Deal with Diabetes at Thanksgiving?
It’s that time of year again; time to share the great feast known as Thanksgiving with friends and family. Now I don’t know about your Thanksgiving traditions, but I think it’s safe to assume the usual foods will be making an appearance (And then disappearance). There will probably be yams, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, stuffing [...]
World Diabetes Day is November 15
Last week I mentioned that November is American Diabetes Month. You might not think about it, but physical therapy is a common treatment for those with diabetes. Physical therapy can help improve circulation, blood pressure and keep patients active in their fight against diabetes. From 2009 to 2013 the purpose of World Diabetes Day is [...]
Helpful Resources Regarding Stroke
In previous posts regarding stroke, I have cited the National Stroke Association (NSA). It a great place to learn all about symptoms, causes, recovery and other statistics regarding stroke. But the NSA is just one source out there. Below is a list of very helpful and informative links when it comes to stroke. American Stroke [...]
