If you or a loved one has been affected by a stroke, there are many ways that our rehabilitation team can support your recovery. Here are some updates about our team’s approach, including how we use our neuromuscular electrical stimulation Neubie device to promote improved efficiency of your recovery. Each therapy area has a specialized focus but we all work together to focus on the whole you!
October 10th is World Mental Health Day. We invite you to explore your quieter side with one of these restorative yoga poses. These are perfect if you need to find time to slow down and release tension in the body. These poses are meant to be held for a longer duration with the support of props to maximize comfort. Find a comfortable spot on the floor and grab a few pillows, you can give one a go or try all of them!
In Yoga, breathing practices or “Pranayama” has long been known for bringing physiological, psychical and mental benefits to its practitioners. The root meaning of the word “prana” means “life-energy”. Breath control has many benefits in other contexts outside of yoga. For example, many are taught to breath out when exerting effort when exercising or completing heavy lifting to protect their spine. First responders are also taught to use their breath to remain calm and mentally effective during emergency situations. These are just small examples of how learning breath control may enhance your quality of life and mental fortitude.
As a caregiver for a person with Parkinson’s Disease (PD), you know things are always changing. Your spouse may have no difficulty getting dressed and then one day buttons are a struggle. Communication for people with PD can also change over time, but there are several approaches you can use to adjust and adapt to those changes.
As research continues to shed light on the benefits of PT for pain, and as a necessity for post-surgical rehab, it is becoming more commonplace for surgeons to prescribe PT BEFORE their patient’s major surgeries as well. Some studies have shown that this step can diminish the need for post-operative care by 30%! This process has been coined Prehabilitation or “Prehab” and the advantages are clear.
Back to School is right around the corner. That means kids will be returning to school, sports will begin training, and inevitably, athletes across the country will ramp up preparation for fall and winter competition. Today, everyone is looking for that edge that will give them a leg up on their competition – perhaps to crack the starting lineup, push for a collegiate scholarship, set a new personal record, or return from injury stronger than before.
Neufit, the maker of an electrical stimulation treatment device called the Neubie (pronounced New-Be), is at the forefront of cutting-edge technology providing individuals with a unique, competitive advantage over the competition.
My father-in-law loved crossword puzzles. I have fond memories of him sitting at the kitchen table working away on the daily crossword puzzle. Every now and then he would get stuck and ask my help. I usually had no clue, but occasionally, the synapses would fire just right, and I would get an answer correct- a great “a-ha!” moment that really did feel like it woke up my brain. I have no doubt that his daily battle with the Post puzzle is what helped his mind stay so fit throughout his life.
Neck pain can affect your ability to perform daily tasks, such as dressing, cooking, and driving. Some occupations, such as office workers, can lead to higher rates of neck pain, due to prolonged time sitting and poor sitting posture and ergonomics. We are also seeing a rise in neck pain due to the head down posture associated with increased mobile device use. Dry needling by a qualified PT can help.
If you've been to physical therapy, you likely got a home exercise program. Research says that if you do your home exercise program, you'll have a significantly better chance of meeting your goals and feeling better. Not doing your program increases the risk of recurrent injury or flare-ups with less positive outcomes long term. Even though they're important, adherence to home exercise programs is terrible. It's estimated that only 40 to 50% of patients do their exercises the way they're supposed to. What can you do to make sure you do your exercises and get the best outcomes? Here are a few ideas.
Occupational Therapists are skilled in rehabilitating visual systems to achieve maximum function, improving one’s quality of life and independence. For individuals with an injury impacting function of the eye, this is often accomplished through visual exercises to improve the mobility, strength, and overall function of eye muscles. For individuals living with chronic eye conditions such as cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma, OTs will assess their visual function, the set-up of their environment, and performance in their everyday tasks.
Did you know that there are different types of fat? Did you know that 1 in 9 women are diagnosed with lipedema? Not all fat is cellulitis!
June is Lipedema awareness month, and like many other underserved populations, we need more awareness about Lipedema, especially in the healthcare community.
As a Certified Lymphedema Therapist, I often have the conversation with a client about the differences between lipedema and lymphedema and what we see clinically. My heart goes out the individuals (over 90% are women) that get this diagnosis and are being called fat and to “just diet and exercise and it will go away.” Nothing could be further from the truth!
