Shoveling Snow: Tips to AVOID Back Pain
Avoid back pain when shoveling snow – learn the proper mechanics so you do not injure your back.
Thankful – History of Physical Therapy
This time of year we are reminded and thankful for those that came before us and paved our path. Rehabilitation is an essential part of our healthcare. Advancements in physical therapy treatment methods and technology have led to quicker and more effective pain relief and recovery. Physical therapy was first documented in the year 460 BC when Hippocrates…
Neck Pain and Upper Trap Spasms
Neck pain and upper trap spasms are common conditions affecting almost everyone at least once in their life. It also afflicts others on a regular basis. Virtual physical therapy can provide relief. Most people experience waking up with a painful, stiff neck. The pain and spasms are usually accompanied by a loss of normal neck range of motion, making…
How to Reduce the Cost of Musculoskeletal Disorders
How did we reduce the cost of musculoskeletal disorders by 80%? – Simple by following the research! 80% Reduction in MSD COSTS A few years ago, the Lancet journal published a series of articles addressing the musculoskeletal epidemic. The focus was on LBP because it is the number one cause of pain and disability worldwide. The researchers…
GOATA: Greatest of All Time Actions
Ever wonder why some athletes and individuals continue to perform at high levels and free of injury long past their prime years? Why can some run marathons while others seem prone to injuries with menial tasks? Is it in our genes or is there a secret to their training? There is a method to how these elite athletes…
Safety When Exercising in Summer Heat
Sunny days and warm weather are here to enjoy but we also need to be cautious exerting in the heat. If you want to exercise on the hot days of summer, your body must be able to handle the elevated temperature and you should know the warning signs of dehydration and heat exhaustion. Learn safety…
Rotator Cuff Tear
WHAT IS THE ROTATOR CUFF? The Rotator Cuff (RTC) is a group of 4 muscles that provide strength and stability to the shoulder. They connect from your scapula (angel wing in the back of your arm) to the head of the humerus (top of your arm), forming a cuff around the shoulder joint. These muscles…
Post-COVID 19 Rehabilitation: Breathing Exercises
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Post-COVID BREATHING EXERCISES
Post-COVID syndrome have left many with residual pulmonary and systemic manifestations. These lingering symptoms can often cause difficulty in breathing, fatigue, joint pain, weakness, brain fog, and loss of taste/smell. The good news is that many of these issues CAN be reduced and even eliminated with a Post-COVID breathing exercises program that focuses on deep…
Post-COVID 19 Syndrome & Rehabilitation
Post-COVID syndrome is a common, unique phenomenon that we have just begun to understand. Some studies have shown that 10% of those with COVID-19 will go onto have lingering symptoms, while others estimate up to 70%. Even those with relatively mild COVID-19 can go on to becoming “long-haulers”. COVID-19 comes with a range of symptoms, so, too,…
