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Boosting Brainpower: The Role of Cognitive Therapy
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 […]
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Balance Exercises to Reduce Fall Risk
Balance 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. […]
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Four Ways to Stop Spine Pain Before It Starts
Four 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, […]
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Concussions: What You Need to Know
Concussions: 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 […]
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The First Line of Help for Vestibular Conditions
The 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 […]
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A Risk for Young Athletes: The Female Athlete Triad
A 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 […]
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Freedom Talks: The PT Podcast That Moves With You
Freedom 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 […]
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Chronic vs. Acute Pain: What You Need to Know
Chronic 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 […]
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What Does Craniosacral Therapy Help With?
What Does Craniosacral Therapy Help With? What is Craniosacral Therapy? Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, manual therapy that releases tensions and restrictions deep within the body to relieve pain and dysfunction, and improve overall health. Osteopathic Physician John E. Upledger developed CST after extensive clinical research at Michigan State University. In 1985, the Upledger […]
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Do bathroom trips keep you up at night?
Do bathroom trips keep you up at night? Your health and safety can be at risk Nocturia is urinating 2 or more times per night according to the American Urological Association. Urinating frequently at night can be quite bothersome and very disruptive to your sleep cycle. Not only does waking up frequently at night […]
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Boost Your Fitness Routine with a Weighted Vest
Boost Your Fitness Routine with a Weighted Vest Weighted vests are a trending topic in the fitness and physical therapy world right now, and we’re here to provide some information and tips! Weighted vests can be used for various purposes when incorporated into a workout. Not only can weighted vests challenge you in your aerobic […]
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Why Gaining Muscle After 50 Is the Key to Aging Well
Why Gaining Muscle After 50 Is the Key to Aging Well Aging is inevitable, but how you age is something you can influence. One of the most powerful tools for aging well is building and maintaining muscle, especially after the age of 50. This applies to both men and women, and the benefits are far-reaching: […]