Category: Physical Therapy
5 Holistic Treatments for Your GERD
What is GERD? GERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease. This condition is very common with 20% of the US population being affected. Chances for developing GERD increases in people who are older than 40, overweight/obese, pregnant, smokers, or taking certain …
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What Physical Therapy Can Do For Arthritis
What is Arthritis? Arthritis is a chronic condition that causes inflammation of the joints. Hips, knees, hands, and spine are the most affected joints in the body. Arthritis is not a single disease but an umbrella term that includes osteoarthritis, …
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The Gift of Advocacy
“I learned a long time ago the wisest thing I can do is be on my own side, be an advocate for myself and others like me.”- Maya Angelou. In this case, the ‘others like me’ for whom I am …
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Just A Good Ol’ Boy
The APTA National Fly in Day was brought to my attention one day during lecture. When I first heard about this opportunity, I questioned whether my knowledge of the physical therapy profession, as well as my interest in advocacy (I …
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Be the Change You Hope to See
This past week I had the opportunity to attend Washington, DC to visit the APTA Headquarters and visit with congressional members to advocate for the physical therapy profession and our patients. My advocacy journey began this past spring when Eva …
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Fibromyalgia-What to Do When the Fibro Ignites
As we head into the dog days of summer, the weather is heating up. For the nearly 5 million people in the United States with Fibromyalgia, they might experience a different kind of heat – the burning pain that typically …
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