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 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 PostMaintaining a balanced and heart-healthy diet can sometimes feel like an uphill battle in today’s world, where convenience often trumps health, but with heart disease being the #1 cause of death worldwide, it is important to know how you can …
Read PostHeart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.1 The term heart disease refers to several types of heart conditions with the most common type in the United States being Coronary Heart Disease (CAD).2 Age is the …
Read PostThe new year is the perfect reminder to schedule all your routine medical appointments including an annual visit to the medical doctor, or 6-month visits to the dentist. However, have you ever thought of scheduling your annual physical therapy exam? …
Read PostA concussion is a type of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a force either directly to the head or body.1 This force causes the brain to bounce or twist around in the skull triggering a cascade of chemical …
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