Insights and strategies for clinicians on weather impact are essential in understanding how storms and other extreme weather events can affect patient care. Understanding weather’s impact on treatment can enhance patient outcomes and provide new avenues for engagement. Weather’s Impact on Patient Care and Compliance One challenge posed by weather events, such as hurricanes or […]
How Physical Therapy Helps You Golf for Life
Understanding how physical therapy helps you golf for life is key to maintaining your play without pain or limitation. Whether you start swinging the club as a child or pick up golf later in life, physical therapy stands as a vital support system to keep you on the course through every stage of life. […]
Mental Health Benefits of Physical Therapy
Determined to make a New Year’s resolution? Let the mental health benefits of physical therapy inspire you and keep your goals on track. Most of us make New Year’s resolutions when the calendar turns from December to January. Resolving to make a positive change, to become a better person in the new year. Though, the […]
How to Improve Balance as We Age
Can we do anything to prevent falls? Yes! By staying active and strengthening the core and lower-body muscles that help us stay steady on our feet, we can maintain our balance and prevent falls. Balance is the ability to distribute weight in a way that will let us hold a steady position or move independently […]
5 Common Injuries Faced by Fishermen and How to Avoid Them
Summer provides the perfect weather to grab the tackle box and enjoy fishing at your local watering hole. Before casting your line, here are a few common fishing injuries to understand and take steps to prevent. The tradition of fishing predates recorded history and remains one of the most popular forms of recreation and food […]
A Physical Therapist’s Guide to Safely Celebrating July 4th
While this fact may not seem revolutionary, the days surrounding Independence Day yield more U.S. hospital emergency room visits than any other holiday of the year. Here’s how to have fun and stay safe! The Fourth of July. Independence Day. America’s birthday. Whatever you call it, July 4th is synonymous with fireworks, fun, family, friends, […]
