Everyone knows it’s good for your health to live an active lifestyle, and many people think that means hitting the gym every day. While that’s certainly one way to live a healthy lifestyle, it’s certainly not the only way! There are many other activities you can do that don’t require you to visit the gym […]
Physical Therapy During Breast Cancer Radiation Therapy
Many women with breast cancer receive radiation therapy as part of their breast cancer treatment. The goal of radiation therapy is to get rid of any cancer cells in the chest wall that were not treated by chemotherapy or surgery alone. The Role of Physical Therapy The role of a physical therapist (PT) during this […]
Physical Therapy for Fall Prevention
We all fall down once in a while. It starts when we’re babies learning to walk and continues as we grow up and engage in sports and exercise. But when you find yourself falling down for no apparent reason, it may be a sign of a more sinister underlying cause. In this article, we are […]
Early Physical Therapy Beneficial for Young Concussion Patients
We’ve talked about the benefits of physical therapy for concussion patients before. According to a new study in The Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy (JNPT), early physical therapy can be beneficial for young patients with concussions. In this physical therapy education article, we’ll take a deeper look at the study in question and how physical […]
Physical Therapy Can Help Your Rotator Cuff Tear – Here’s How
Rotator cuff tears can lead to a host of associated symptoms, including pain, decreased range-of-motion, and more. But roughly 2/3 of rotator cuff injuries present with no injuries – which means many patients have a rotator cuff tear and don’t even know it! For those who are suffering from symptoms, physical therapy can be an […]
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