The risk of heart disease increases with age and with conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure. However, younger people can also develop heart disease. Heart disease can lead to serious or fatal health issues such as a heart attack or stroke. Take action now to help prevent problems. Even small changes can help. Make […]
The Department of Health and Human Services recommends at least 150 minutes a week of moderate exercise for optimum health.1 This can seem quite a daunting task to achieve if you work a sedentary job. However, it’s important to try. A recent study published by the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine shows that office […]
Patellofemoral syndrome is a common source of knee pain. In fact, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians, patellofemoral syndrome is the most common cause of knee pain. It’s usually known as runner’s knee or jumper’s knee. This is because it’s often seen in athletes, but it can happen to anyone. The telltale sign […]
After exercising, the first thing that comes to mind is not “I wonder if this is exercise-related muscular soreness or pain?” But for safe, injury-free exercise, it’s important to be aware of the difference. Sore calves after a strenuous uphill hike is healthy and expected. Sharp pain in the knees is not, and may be […]
With the country fighting an ever-growing battle against the opioid epidemic, safer options are getting the attention they have long deserved. Physical Therapy is one of the recommended alternatives by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). It’s considered safe and treats the pain through movement, rather than just masking it. Let’s discuss four ways physical […]
Falls are a marker of frailty, immobility, and acute and chronic health impairment in older persons. Falls in turn diminish function by causing injury, activity limitations, fear of falling, and loss of mobility. Most injuries in the elderly are the result of falls; fractures of the hip, forearm, humerus, and pelvis usually result from the […]
Roughly one out ten cases of shoulder dysfunctions are some level of frozen shoulder (more specifically adhesive capsulitis).1 Frozen shoulder causes shoulder pain and range of motion that gets increasingly restricted over time. This results from the capsule surrounding the shoulder joint becoming progressively thicker and tighter. Frozen shoulder proves debilitating for many, but most […]
Frozen shoulder is said to occur in 2% to 5% of the population. This potentially debilitating condition causes shoulder pain and range of motion that gets increasingly restricted over time. The problem results from the capsule surrounding the shoulder joint becoming progressively thicker and tighter. There is limited evidence and no consensus on the single […]
America spends an estimated $90 billion per year on back pain, and back pain causes another $10-$20 billion in annual worker productivity losses. Given these extraordinary costs, managing low back pain better has become a national priority. To help save insurance dollars, some have strategized withholding physical therapy when people first visit a doctor. The […]
The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity each week.1 Many people do not reach this mark because they either don’t enjoy workouts or have medical issues that make traditional exercise a challenge. People also sometimes think it takes too much time and effort. […]
