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Mar 29, 2023 The Hearing/Balance Connection Physical Therapy

What to Know About Dizziness, Vertigo and Other Unsteady Sensations Feeling dizzy, lightheaded or otherwise unsteady is as common as it is dangerous. About 69 million Americans have balance problems including vertigo—the sensation of spinning or moving ...

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Oct 20, 2022 Are you wearing a brace or splint/orthosis? Physical Therapy

Some Common conditions where you may need to wear a brace or splint/orthosis include sprains, fractures, tendonitis, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Here are some important wear and care tips you should know. Over-the-counter splints: Read all instructions ...

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Oct 19, 2022 Maintaining Healthy Skin Physical Therapy

Tips to maintaining skin integrity for wheelchair users Completing daily skin inspection checks at prime areas (lower back, buttocks, and hips, back of knees, ankles, and heels). Complete weight shifts in your wheelchair every 15-30 minutes and hold for at ...

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Mar 29, 2022 Get up and Get Moving! Physical Therapy

Getting in 30 minutes of movement or exercise everyday can have vast impacts on your health, help longevity and quality of life. The gym may not be for everyone and with everyone's busy schedules, it may be hard to get to the gym on a daily basis. Even ...

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Mar 22, 2022 Why Is Play Important for Children? Physical Therapy

Children develop many different skills through play. During play, children all allowed to use their creativity and imagination. As they create scenarios, they use their dexterity, physical, cognitive, and emotional strength. Through play children learn how ...

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Aug 4, 2021 Treating Plantar Fasciitis Physical Therapy

By: Daniel Joy, PT, DPT, OCS It seems like we’ve all experienced or know someone who has dealt with chronic heel pain. Usually we don’t remember how it began or what seemed to trigger the pain, all we know is that it hurts! One trip to the doctor later and ...

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Aug 4, 2021 Don’t Let Your Health Belly Flop! Physical Therapy

By: Maureen Stevens, PT, DPT, Cert MDT, GCS Throughout my life, when asked about my hobbies, swimming has always been at the top of the list. So as we head into the hot summer months, my thoughts immediately turn to the benefits of swimming for people of ...

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Jul 8, 2021 Low Back Pain in Golf Physical Therapy

By: Nick Cifelli, PT, DPT, CSCS, TPI Medical 2 Certified Research suggests that golf provides enough physical activity to improve overall physical and psychological health in the population age 65 and up. 1 Golf is a sport that can be played well into the ...

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