May is Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM)! For 2019, we’re aligning our efforts with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The theme? “Communication Across the Lifespan.” Our goal is to share the many resources available to help you celebrate all month long. Please check back for the latest materials and information on BHSM activities all […]
Effects of Thoracic Spine Manipulation in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy
Recent evidence supports the use of high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust manipulation to the thoracic spine in patients with neck pain. However, there is limited evidence of its effectiveness in patients with cervical radiculopathy. Dr. Ian A. Young, PT, DSc, OCS, SCS, CORA Physical Therapy conducted research to compare the immediate and short-term effects of thoracic manipulation […]
Are You Part of the “Waiting for It to Get Better” Club?
A professional assessment can prevent chronic pain, movement compensations, or other complications. Not sure if you’re part of the club? We’ve all heard what “waiting for it to get better” sounds like: It’s not that bad… I’ll take care of it later… It’ll get better on its own… […]
Gain Traction on Your Neck & Back Pain
Motorized traction promotes an optimal healing environment to relieve discomfort in your neck and back. Spinal Therapy can involve surgical and nonsurgical treatment methods. Both traction and decompression therapy has been practiced by trained health professionals for many years. In fact, depending on the severity of your injury, stretching the spine using a traction table […]
The Role of OTs in Developing Fine Motor Skills
OT enriches the lives of our patients Occupational Therapy (OT) Month at CORA is in full swing! Now that we know what OT is all about along with a greater understanding of the important role that OTs have in improving the lives of our patients (remember this video), it’s time we acknowledge their work with […]
Multi-Cervical Unit is the Key to Your Recovery
Movement is the key to your recovery. And the Multi-Cervical Unit or MCU is no exception. Our MCU provides clinicians with real-time objective data regarding cervical range-of-motion and strength for state of the art evaluations. In addition it allows patients to be treated in all three planes of motion; flexion-extension, side bending and rotation. […]
