Category: senior physical therapy
Feeling Out of Breath? 5 Physical Therapy Exercises to Improve Lung Function
According to the American Lung Association, about 37 million Americans are affected by pulmonary diseases. COPD (emphysema and chronic bronchitis) is the most prevalent. With the onset of COVID-19 in 2020, the number of individuals that may be affected by …
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How Physical Therapy Can Help Your Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a group of metabolic diseases that results in elevated blood glucose levels and can result in long-term damage or dysfunction of various organs. Managing DM takes an interdisciplinary team that usually includes a physician, nurse, and …
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How to Choose Which Provider to See for Your Rehab
What is Rehab Therapy? National Rehabilitation Awareness Week is September 19-25. So, what is rehabilitation? Rehabilitation helps an individual whether it’s a child, adult, or an older adult to be as independent as possible in their everyday activities and participate …
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Muscle Pain and Statins, When is it Time to Visit Your Physical Therapist?
What are Hyperlipidemia and Statins? September is National Cholesterol Awareness Month! Hyperlipidemia means that the percentage of lipids or fats including cholesterol in your blood is too high. This condition is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Statins are medications …
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Are You Tired of Being Incontinent? Physical Therapy Can Help
What is urinary incontinence? Urinary Incontinence is the loss of bladder control leading someone to leak urine. This condition is more common as we age and affects twice as many women as men. The two most common types of urinary …
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How Balance Predicts Longevity
Can you stand on 1 foot for 10 seconds? Go ahead, try it. If the answer is yes, the odds are good that you will live 7 more years. If the answer is no, the odds are still good that …
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