Archive for Physical Therapy

Have you ever seen the movie “Groundhog’s Day”? It stars Bill Murray as a man who keeps living the same day (Groundhog’s Day) over and over. It is one of Murray’s best performances, and believe it or not, it makes me think of Physical Therapy. You see, so many individuals today are living their own [...]

When you have a problem with your balance, you probably have an issue with your inner ear (vestibular system), your eyes (visual system) or the sensory receptors in your lower extremities (somatosensory/proprioception system). All of these systems work together to give you balance. If there is a problem with your vestibular system, your body will [...]

The most common type of cancer in the United States is skin cancer. This form of cancer usually develops on the top layer of skin. It usually presents as a bump or an irregular patch on the surface of the skin. If not caught early is can spread beneath the skin and to other muscles [...]

According to femaleathletetriad.org, the Female Athlete Triad is a serious health problem that involves disordered eating, low bone mass, and amenorrhea (cessation of the menstrual cycle) in female athletes. The condition is most common in sports that emphasize leanness, such as cross country running, gymnastics and figure skating. In the past 25 years, much has [...]

Chemotherapy and other cancer treatments can wreak physical havoc on your body. That’s why it’s important to utilize physical therapy before and after treatment for lung cancer. Prior to receiving chemo treatments, a licensed physical therapist can help you work on an exercise program to build your strength and your cardiovascular system. Specifically, cardiovascular therapy [...]

Two weekends ago the Pittsburgh Steelers suffered a painful loss in the first round of the NFL playoffs. It wasn’t just painful for fans to watch our beloved black and gold fall to an inferior team, it was painful for several Steelers players. Defensive lineman Casey Brett Keisel suffered a serious groin injury early in [...]

Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer found in men. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 223,000 men in the United States were diagnosed with the disease in 2007. In that same year, almost 30,000 men in the US died from the disease. While many men fear prostate [...]

Cancer is probably the scariest word in the English language. When someone hears the news that they or someone they love has cancer, no matter what form or stage it is, it is devastating. With more than 11 million people in the United States estimated to have some form of cancer, there is a good [...]

It’s that time of year again. The time we gather with friends and family to celebrate the year that was and the one that will be. It’s also the time for making your New Year’s Resolution for 2012. I challenge you all to take up an additional resolution this year. I challenge you to exercise [...]

Arthritis causes a great deal of pain on a consistent basis. This pain can play with your mind and desire to get out and partake in physical activity. I’m here to tell you that as frustrating as the pain is, inaction will only make it worse. Your muscles get weaker and movement is tougher and [...]