A 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 …
Read PostAquatic physical therapy involves performing exercises and activities in water, usually a heated pool. People with conditions like arthritis, back pain, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis, neurological disorders, sports injuries, and more can all benefit from aquatic physical therapy.1-6 Let us DIVE IN …
Read PostWhat is Frailty? Frailty is often discussed in terms of a phenotype which is a set of observable characteristics of an individual. The frailty phenotype is also called Fried’s Phenotype. Fried’s Phenotype is when three or more of the following …
Read PostDementia is a group of conditions that affect the brain, causing problems with memory, thinking, communication, and behavior. Dementia has many forms, including Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and more. According to the WHO, Dementia is the seventh …
Read PostFear of falling (FOF) is a risk factor for falls.1 FOF is relatively common among the older adult population with 56.7% of older adults reported being fearful of falling according to one study.1 In addition to increased risk of falling, …
Read PostLeaves are changing and the cool weather is starting to set in. This is the season when people contemplate scheduling a joint replacement surgery. The two most common joint replacement surgeries are total hip arthroplasty (THA) aka a hip replacement …
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