August 3, 2023 —
It’s National Golf Month! Hank Aaron noted that it took 17 years for him to get 3,000 hits in baseball, but only one afternoon on the golf course. Author John Updike compared the golf swing to a suitcase where we try to pack too many things. And Mark Twain famously remarked that “Golf is a... Read More
May 30, 2023 —
Did you know that physical therapy (PT) can help protect your bones before and after a diagnosis? It’s true! May is National Osteoporosis Month and a good time to learn the ways PT supports osteoporosis prevention and recovery. What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a “silent” disease that many people do not know they have until... Read More
March 28, 2023 —
Approximately 25 million people in the United States live with lung conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pulmonary fibrosis (PF). Both of these diseases thicken the lungs making it difficult to breathe and for the body to get needed oxygen. The good news is that pulmonary rehabilitation, which includes physical therapy, can help... Read More
February 28, 2023 —
February is National Senior Independence month. It’s no surprise a month is dedicated to aging in place: 88% of adults aged 50-80 feel it’s important to live in their homes as long as possible. To remain at home and live independently, mobility and physical activity are critical. Physical therapy (PT) can help address and improve... Read More
November 29, 2022 —
November is a time to eat and talk turkey — especially about family health. Every year, National Family Health History Day occurs on the same day as Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving may have already passed, but it’s never too late to start the conversation. Conversations about any family history of diseases and health conditions are important for... Read More
October 21, 2022 —
An estimated 300 million physical therapy (PT) sessions happen each year. Patient ages range from babies to seniors. Some of the top reasons for receiving PT are pain management, mobility improvement, and to avoid surgery. October is National Physical Therapy Month. Obviously, we love sharing our knowledge and helping individuals achieve optimal clinical outcomes. To... Read More
June 30, 2022 —
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1 in 5 adults in America suffer from chronic pain, with over 19 million experiencing high-impact chronic pain. Chronic pain contributes to medical costs, disability, and lost productivity to the tune of an estimated $560 billion each year. Finding chronic pain relief is not... Read More
March 7, 2022 —
If you’ve been diagnosed with heart disease or are recovering from heart surgery, your doctor will most likely prescribe a program of cardiac rehabilitation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cardiac rehabilitation is an important program for anyone recovering from a heart attack, heart failure, or other heart problem that required... Read More
February 7, 2022 —
Stretching before and after exercise – most of us know we should be doing it, but we don’t necessarily follow through. Some people stretch by holding a series of poses – called static stretching. Others use specific movements that stretch the muscles – called dynamic stretching. Both help warm up our muscles and limber our... Read More
December 10, 2021 —
A hip fracture is a serious injury, especially among the elderly. According to the latest statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 300,000 people older than 65 are admitted to the hospital each year after suffering a hip fracture. Most of these injuries are caused by falling – usually by falling sideways.... Read More
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