Good Morning Readers, As most of you know a part of what I do is help patients in assisted living facilities. How does PT help patients in assisted living? When I started my career as a Physical Therapist: Little did I know how valuable physical therapy can be for elderly ..Continue Reading
Good Morning Readers, This is our last article in my series on some of the diseases Physical Therapy can help. This month I have discussed, Parkinson’s Disease, Stroke, Osteoarthritis and Dementia. How can Physical Therapy assist the Dementia Patient? How can a person with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia benefit from ..Continue Reading
Good Morning Readers, Changing your lifestyle, not easy right? But it can be done. By utilizing Physical Therapy you too can maintain a Healthy Lifestyle so you can Engage in Life and Engage in Wellness. Read on…… I have recently discussed Pain Management, Adaptive Equipment, Fall Risks, Nutrition and a ..Continue Reading
Good Morning Readers, Pain Management is a huge topic in Physical Therapy, how it helps you and will it help you? Here is a recent article from Time Magazine. TIME Article: US Must Rethink Pain Treatment, Become ‘Insistent’ on Physical Therapy A recent opinion piece in TIME magazine says ..Continue Reading
Good Morning, Have you ever had Physical Therapy? Why would you need it? What happens during the initial evaluation? Here are your answers! What should I expect during my physical therapy treatments? Your first visit will include the initial evaluation and then a treatment. You will be instructed on therapeutic ..Continue Reading
Good Morning, So many clients have asked how can At Home Physical Therapy help them? Here are your answers: Many therapies can be provided at home to speed recovery from illness, injury or surgery, including physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. Home based therapy allows individuals to develop independence ..Continue Reading
Good Morning Readers, Our topic today is how can Physical Therapy help after a stroke: Here’s how! Stroke survivors can benefit enormously from therapy, though some disabilities may be permanent. Brain injury due to stroke can change the way you move, feel, think, or speak. The effects are greatest right ..Continue Reading
Hello Readers, Today I am addressing new trends in Physical Therapy. As the baby boomers are aging, the trend is Get Moving. New Trends in Physical Therapy By Kara Mayer Robinson WebMD Feature Reviewed by Jennifer Robinson, MD When it comes to rehab from surgery or an injury, it’s a ..Continue Reading