The five vital signs (body temperature, pulse rate/ heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation) are performed by healthcare professionals to measure the body’s basic functions. In the physical therapy and rehabilitation world, walking speed is often referred …
Read PostDementia is more prevalent with age with 3% of adults aged 70-74, 22% of adults aged 85-89, and 33% of adults aged 90 and older had dementia in 2019.1 Even though prevalence of dementia increases with age, dementia is NOT …
Read PostDriving is an important part of community mobility and our personal well-being. Being able to access the community is essential to meet our basic needs including getting groceries, going to the bank, attending medical appointments, or picking up medications. Visiting …
Read PostIf you are thinking about seeing a physical therapist for the first time or interested in learning more about the profession, you may wonder how exercises translates to improved function? This is a great question that any physical therapist would …
Read PostWhen it comes to bone health in the United States, it can be a bit “out of sight, out of mind” for most of us. However, the prevalence of osteoporosis (bone loss) is already high and, sadly, only rising. Decreased …
Read PostIt is no surprise to most that mental health issues are on the rise in the United States, but you may be surprised to hear that mental health concerns are a top cause of disability in the United States. While …
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