Starting a career in physical therapy is like climbing a tree. Everyone starts with the same trunk, but quickly, you have to make some decisions about which way you are going to go. What kind of people do you want …
Read PostPhysical therapy is a rewarding and fulfilling career. Every day is a new experience, and no patient or client is ever the same. It is also a growing field because of the longer life spans, increased chronic illnesses and large …
Read PostBalance is maintained through a combination of three different body systems working together efficiently and effectively. These systems include: 1,2,3,4: (1) Vestibular “inner ear” system: provides information to the brain about motion, head position, and spatial orientation (2) Visual system: …
Read PostWe have all been through days when life gets busy, messy and maybe out-of-control. It just happens. Personally, the coronavirus pandemic has allowed me to acknowledge that I need a back-up exercise routine. It is inevitable that there will be …
Read PostYou 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 …
Read PostPeople 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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