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 …
Read PostManual Therapy (MT) is a hands-on technique performed by physical therapists. Clinicians will apply a skilled, passive movement of joints and soft tissues directly or indirectly to anatomic structures that may be causing someone decreased range of motion or pain. …
Read PostDiabetes 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 …
Read PostStruggling to Keep Those New years resolutions? You are not alone, by mid-February, 80% of us have lost sight of our ambitious goals.1 The key to success is not perfection, but rather not giving up. “The most certain way to …
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 PostDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, activity levels dropped for a lot of people. Between stay-at-home orders, gym closures and working from home, people became more sedentary. On top of that, there were shortages of equipment like dumbbells and bicycles, making staying …
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