National Laugh- Friendly Month Go ahead laugh! Laughing is good for you and contagious. Not only does it bring closeness between others but it also helps with stress, strengthens your immune
Five Diabetic Foot Care Tips Individuals with diabetes lose feeling in there feet because of nerve damage and poor circulation and may result to serious complications such as infections which may
I get asked these questions everyday from my patients. “So what are the core muscles and why is this so important?” The core muscles are stabilizers that aid with movement. Core exercises increase
Tennis Ball MassageThis is a great way to massage the bottom of your feet in a comfortable position. Just place a tennis ball under your foot while seated and roll it back and forth by placing pressure
Parkinson’s disease: a progressive degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that often impairs motor skills, speech, loss of automatic movements such as blinking, and may lead to dementia in the later stages. The central nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord.
Physical TherapyThe main goal of physical therapy is to improve, restore, and maintain optimal function to perform daily activities. Simple activities could be walking, get off the toilet, grooming, bathing, etc…the list goes on that may be taken for granted. Advanced activities
Apply cold and hot pack to painful areas for approximately 10-15 minutes. You could also try to alternate the cold and hot pack for example: -> Cold pack for 10 min followed by ->Hot pack for 10 minutes ->Then cold pack for 10 min and so on…by alternating hot and
What is the difference between Physical Therapist (PTs) and Physical Therapy Assistant (PTAs)? What is the Difference? Physical Therapist (PT) Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Educational Requirements Masters or Doctorate Degree Associate Degree Licensure
The list below is in alphabetical order with a brief description of most common used medical specialist. To learn more click on the specialty. Anesthesiologist: administer anesthesia Cardiologist: specialist in the heart Dermatologist: specializes in skin, hair, and nails Diabetologist:
For small to large areas Take 1 cup of rubbing alcohol to 3 cups of water ( 1:3 ratio) and place into a big Ziploc bag (preferably 2 by double bagging it so it doesn’t leak out) and place in freezer until slushy. The alcohol keeps the water from hardening creating a slushy
Caution With Your Wallet Avoid that temptation of placing your wallet in your back pocket of your pants while sitting as it may lead to back pain and pelvic disorders. The pelvis and spine work together and when one gets affected the rest of your body does so like a domino affect.
Aquatic therapy can reduce stress on the joints such as arthritic joints. A simple workout could be walking 10 minutes forwards and backwards in the shallow end (about chest high) and side to side for 10 minutes. (more…)
