Boosting Brainpower: The Role of Cognitive Therapy in Speech Recovery When you hear the phrase ‘boost your brainpower,’ you might think of puzzles or memory games. But for people recovering from a brain injury or stroke, boosting brainpower often comes through something called cognitive therapy. Your cognition is an essential function to your day to […]
Speech TherapyBalance Exercises to Reduce Fall Risk As a physical therapist, I have seen firsthand how falls can impact independence, health, and quality of life. Balance training is one of the most effective ways to reduce fall risk and improve confidence with daily activities. Below, I will highlight five evidence-based balance exercises to reduce fall risk. […]
Vestibular & BalanceFour Ways to Stop Spine Pain Before It Starts From your neck to your tailbone, your spine plays a critical role in how you move every day. Learn about four ways to stop spine pain before it starts. Unfortunately, spine injuries and pain—especially in the lower back—are common issues. According to the World Health Organization, […]
SpineConcussions: What You Need to Know Concussions are one of the most common forms of traumatic brain injury worldwide. They happen when the brain moves rapidly back and forth inside the skull, often from a hit, fall, or sudden jolt. Symptoms may last only days to weeks, but in some cases they persist for months […]
Pain Management, Uncategorized, Vestibular & BalanceThe First Line of Help for Vestibular Conditions Few people realize that physical therapists are often the first line of care for treating vestibular conditions—issues that affect balance and spatial orientation. These can include vertigo, concussion, disequilibrium, and imbalance. To understand how vestibular therapy helps, it’s essential to first understand what the vestibular system is […]
Vestibular & BalanceA Risk for Young Athletes: The Female Athlete Triad The female athlete triad (“the triad”) is a serious and often missed condition that can affect women and girls who exercise and participate in sports. It involves three interconnected components: low energy availability, abnormal menstruation, and poor bone health. Together, these three issues can wreak havoc […]
Sports Medicine, Women's HealthFreedom Talks: The Physical Therapy Podcast That Moves With You What if you could get expert advice from a physical therapist while walking your dog, driving to work, or lifting at the gym? That’s exactly the idea behind Freedom Talks — a physical therapy podcast created to meet you where you are: on the go, in […]
UncategorizedChronic vs. Acute Pain: What You Need to Know Pain is a part of life, but not all pain is the same. Whether you have just twisted your ankle or have had nagging back pain for the last few years, understanding the type of pain you are having will help to create your treatment plan […]
Chronic Pain
