Category: activities of daily living
Are You Afraid of Falling? Physical Therapy Can Help
Fear of falling (FOF) is a risk factor for falls.1 FOF is relatively common among the older adult population with 56.7% of older adults reported being fearful of falling according to one study.1 In addition to increased risk of falling, …
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How Physical Therapy Can Help the Challenges After Breast Cancer Surgery
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Breast cancer is a disease where the cells located in the breast grow uncontrollably and is the most common cancer among women in the United States.1 240,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in …
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Looking at a Joint Replacement? What to Expect Before and After Surgery
Leaves are changing and the cool weather is starting to set in. This is the season when people contemplate scheduling a joint replacement surgery. The two most common joint replacement surgeries are total hip arthroplasty (THA) aka a hip replacement …
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Falls are a Major Public Health Problem: 5 Ways Your Physical Therapist Can Reduce Your Risk for Falls
More than 1 out of 4 Americans age 65+ falls each year!1 Falls can result in major injuries including head injuries such as TBI (traumatic brain injuries) and broken bones such as a hip fracture. More than 95% of hip …
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Resistant to Resistance Training- 5 Exercises for Beginners
Are you resistant to resistance training? Starting resistance training, also known as strength training, can be intimidating especially when you are a beginner. You may not know what muscles to strengthen, which exercises to choose, what the proper technique is, …
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Aging and Postural Control: How to Maintain Your Balance
What is Postural Control? Postural control is maintaining or restoring your balance during static and dynamic activity.1 Examples include maintaining good posture while standing or sitting or keeping your balance when walking. Depending on the perturbation (also known as a …
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