Feelin’ A Little Dizzy? Do you ever feel dizzy? Dizziness can occur for many reasons, from blood pressure to an inner ear issue. First, we need to make sure we are describing the symptoms the right way. Dizziness is a sense of lightheadedness, faintness, or unsteadiness. If you feel like you or your surroundings are … Read more
Start Off on the Right Foot! – Plantar Faciitis Do you wake up in the morning with significant pain in the arch or the heel of your foot? Are you limited in the distance you are walking or running due to the arch/heel pain? If so, you are likely experiencing what we call Plantar Fasciitis! … Read more
Managed exercise, physical therapy can improve concussion symptoms With high school sports starting up soon, and NFL training camp in full swing, concussions are certain to ramp up within the mainstream consciousness. And while talk will often point to conventional wisdom which states that “time and rest†are the best and only options for recovery … Read more
A Positive Attitude Reaps Healthful Rewards Is your glass half full? Do the clouds that fly above your world all have silver linings? Can you manage to find positive twists among life’s messiest entanglements? Then congratulations. According to health care experts throughout the world – from cardiologists, oncologists and gerontologists to physical therapists – your … Read more
Summer Pro Tip: Wear Your Flip-flops with caution Warmer weather means lighter clothing all around, and footwear is no exception. But before you grab the flip-flops for summer outings and activities, physical therapists join other medical professionals in offering a word of caution: long-term flip-flop use can be bad for the feet, as well as … Read more
Think prevention during Stroke Awareness Month While we start what’s been known since 1989 as National Stroke Awareness Month (May), physical therapists are eager to point out that stroke is a medical emergency that’s highly preventable, and that movement and exercise are keys to such prevention. As is true with so many conditions and ailments, … Read more
Don’t confuse soreness with pain There’s soreness, and then there’s pain. It’s important to not confuse the two, say physical therapists. To active people in general and athletes at all levels, the inability to recognize the differences between muscle soreness and pain can mean pushing your body – your muscles and joints – to the … Read more
Prehab: Get Vertical Sooner! The stronger you are before surgery, the stronger you’ll be after. That’s the philosophy behind prehabilitation (or “prehabâ€), the process of improving strength and functional capacity before surgery through a comprehensive and targeted exercise program – a process typically overseen by a physical therapist. “Prehab makes a huge difference in patients’ … Read more
Avoid these five running mistakes during 5k season While annual statistics are bleak when it comes to the success rates of New Year’s resolutions, don’t conclude that goalsetting is a fruitless endeavor, says physical therapist. Simply resolve to set smarter goals. “Setting small, attainable goals throughout the year, instead of a singular, overwhelming goal in … Read more
