Category: activities of daily living
Are You Tired of Being Incontinent? Physical Therapy Can Help
What is urinary incontinence? Urinary Incontinence is the loss of bladder control leading someone to leak urine. This condition is more common as we age and affects twice as many women as men. The two most common types of urinary …
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What is Occupational Therapy?
What is Occupational Therapy? Answering the six Q’s-what, why, who, when, where and how-about occupational therapy. WHAT IS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY? Your life is made up of occupations—meaningful everyday activities. These occupations can include many roles, such as being a parent, …
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Physical Therapy is Not Just for Pain, It Can Help You Live Longer
You know that physical activity is good for you. The benefits are well researched and the list is impressive. Here is just a sampling: Releases endorphins to make you feel good and fight depression Helps control weight Prevents diseases like …
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Osteoporosis: Risk Factors and Symptoms
Osteoporosis is defined as a degenerative, metabolic bone disorder that manifests in adulthood1. Studies show that 54 million Americans have osteoporosis and low bone mass.1 It is a serious and silent disease that is responsible for 2 million broken bones …
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Continue Doing Your Favorite Activities with Energy Conservation
We all have experienced fatigue. Fatigue is a normal response to exertion and activity. But what if fatigue negatively impacts your ability to get through the day? For some, chronic fatigue can be a significant barrier to functional performance and …
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Movement is a Valuable Predictor of Future Health & Resilience Against Disease
People usually see a physical therapist for pain or loss of function. Think of the person who has back pain, the injured athlete or the person who has had a stroke. They all want to improve how they move and …
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