Recovering From A Stroke
Stroke is the number three cause of death in the U.S. and the leading cause of serious long-term disability. If stroke strikes you or a […]
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Walkers and Canes: Get the Right Fit
Physical Therapists can properly assess and fit walking aids to prevent injuries The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is urging elderly adults who use canes […]
Active Rehabilitation
Active Rehabilitation Should Be First-line Treatment for Older Patients’ Back Pain After age 70 years, spine degeneration, pain thresholds and inflammatory mediators increase. By Susan […]
Sunscreen Myths and Facts
Confusion about sunscreen and sun exposure puts a lot of people at risk for getting sunburn. Myth 1: Do you need to use sunscreen if you […]
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pain May Be a Risk Factor for Increased Falls in the Older Adults Chronic pain may be linked to an increased risk of falls […]
Stretching 101
Laura Inverarity, D.O., About.com – Updated: November 07, 2007 About.com Health’s Disease and Condition content is reviewed by theMedical Review Board Stretching is the deliberate […]
Keyboard Use and Neck and Arm Pain
Many of us use computers today for work, communicating with friends/family, viewing family photos or looking up information. Computer use has been associated with musculoskeletal […]
Study: Physical Therapists can reduce disability and improve function in patients who have undergone single-level microdiskectomy
An intensive, progressive Physical Therapist exercise program combined with education reduces disability and improves patient function after back surgery ALEXANDRIA, VA, November 24, 2009 — […]
High Impact Activities May Greatly Improve Bone Health in Older Athletes
1st on the web (November 25, 2009) A study of 560 mature athletes who participated in high-impact sports during the 2005 National Senior Games or […]
International Summit Reaches Agreement: Patient-Self Referral to Physical Therapy Improves Public Health
ALEXANDRIA, VA, October 28, 2009 — This past week in Washington, DC, Physical Therapists from around the world heard that direct access and patient self-referral […]