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What is Frailty and How Can PT Help
What is Frailty? Frailty is often discussed in terms of a phenotype which is a set of observable characteristics of an individual. The frailty phenotype is also called Fried’s Phenotype. Fried’s Phenotype is when three or more of the following …
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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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Feeling Numbness or Tingling in Your Legs? 5 Strategies to Manage Impaired Sensation
What is Peripheral Neuropathy? Peripheral Neuropathy is a condition where the peripheral nerves are damaged.1 Peripheral nerves are located outside of the brain and spinal cord.1 Mononeuropathy, polyneuropathy, and neuritis are common classifications of peripheral neuropathy.2 Mononeuropathy affects one nerve …
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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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How Physical Therapy Helps People with Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, balance, posture, and coordination. It can also cause non-motor symptoms such as pain, fatigue, mood changes, and cognitive impairment. While there is no cure for PD, there are treatments …
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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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