How to stop limping when I walk: 3 ways PT can help
About 10% or more of people aged 60 or older walk with a noticeable limp. Many factors can alter a person’s walk, including neurological issues, injuries, arthritis and infections. Unfortunately, walking with a limp can lead to other complications, like balance issues, joint damage and muscle weakness. Various physical therapy methods can help limit limping […]
5 ways to prevent falls in the kitchen
While the kitchen can be one of the most joyous rooms in the home, it can also be dangerous. This is especially the case for seniors, people with neurological disorders and other people with a high risk of falling. With sharp objects and hot surfaces throughout the room, a simple slip can turn into an […]
Why do I keep falling (and what can I do to stop)?
Falling can be very scary and very dangerous. Over 800,000 people are hospitalized every year for a fall-related injury, with many of them injuring their head or hips. It’s even scarier when you don’t know why it’s happening. Tripping as you step up the curb is one thing, but falls that seemingly happen for no […]
Whole body vibration therapy: 4 benefits it can have for you
Whole body vibration therapy is a method used during physical therapy and neurorehabilitation. During whole body vibration therapy, vibrations are emitted from a platform while a patient sits or stands on top of it. For more localized treatment, your therapist may use a vibrating device instead of the platform. This technology was first used by […]
3 benefits an anti-gravity treadmill can offer when you’re recovering from an injury
Dealing with a lower body or back injury, whether it be from work, sports or anything else, can make daily life difficult. Research shows that nearly 8% of the global population suffers from lower back pain that impairs daily activities. Injuries like these can be frustrating for many reasons. Some of these include making work […]
Ways PT can address your traumatic upper extremity injuries
Traumatic upper extremity injuries can be very painful. In addition to being painful, they can be a great hassle. We rely on our elbow, shoulder, and wrist health to perform the simplest tasks in life like driving cars and completing our daily routines. Many of us rely on our arms to carry out our professions. […]
Breaking up scar tissue can help these 3 types of pain
Scar tissue develops during the healing process as a way for your body to mend a wound. It forms in instances of cuts, burns and surgical incisions. This kind of tissue can take years to fully develop. That’s why you might just now be experiencing pain or discomfort at the site of an injury from […]
How to sleep more comfortably with piriformis syndrome
Piriformis syndrome is an irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve caused by the piriformis muscle. This condition can cause mild to severe back pain, tingling, and numbness in the buttocks and along the length of the sciatic nerve, which runs from your lower back down each leg to your feet. The condition may also […]
Top 5 common causes of slip, trip and fall injuries
According to the National Floor Safety Institute, 1 of every 3 people each year in the United States over the age of 65 will experience a fall. Many of these falls will result in injuries, including fractures to the leg or hip, ankle or other sprains, and head injuries such as concussions. While some of […]
6 fall prevention strategies a physical therapy plan may include
As we age, how our bones and joints move and interact with each other changes. This can make us more prone to falls, which can in turn lead to physical injury. Thus, fall prevention physical therapy becomes something to consider. There are many steps that can be taken to reduce falls and your risk of […]
How did I develop an oblique strain and can a physical therapist treat it?
Oh no! You’ve just woken up and tried to roll out of bed only to be met with an intense pain in your side. Now, you’re probably asking yourself, “What in the world is going on?” Maybe you threw the ball too hard and are experiencing a sports-related injury — or, perhaps, your injury is […]
Three ways a physical therapist can help you address side stitch pain
Think about the many types of pain that athletes can experience. Then, name the type of pain that about 1 in 5 of people participating in a running-heavy sporting event will suffer from. No, it’s not knee, hip, ankle or even back pain. The answer is side stitch pain, and physical therapists can help you […]
