by Joe Carpenter, PT, DPT, Clinic Manager in East Tennessee Region Pain is the body’s natural way of informing us that something is wrong and needs to be fixed. September is Pain Awareness Month! Pain is a phenomenon that all of us are familiar with. We have all stubbed a toe, had a random ache […]
Case Report: Dance Intervention Improves Overall Health for Adolescent With Cerebral Palsy
Informal Dance Intervention Improves BMI and Functional Gait in an Adolescent With Cerebral Palsy: A Case Report by Meghan Owens, PT, DPT; Debbie Silkwood-Sherer, PT, DHSc, HPCS CORA Physical Therapy (Dr Owens), Roanoke, Virginia; Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy (Dr Silkwood-Sherer), Central Michigan University, Mt Pleasant, Michigan. Purpose: This case study examined the effects of […]
Telehealth – Managing Pain Through The Power Of Technology
What sort of impact does Telehealth have on patient-centered care? Is Telemedicine here to stay? These questions are oft-debated in our industry. Most leaders believe that developing and hosting meaningful telemedicine services will be critical to the future success of healthcare. HealthTech Magazine does a fantastic job explaining the potential benefits of telehealth in a […]
Let’s Get Physical … Therapy
By Jaime Sigurdsson, CEAS, Director of Workers’ Compensation at CORA Physical Therapy The practice of physical therapy has been around since the early 1800’s and consists of massage, manipulation, and exercise, all of which are proven to aid in improved range of motion and strength. Range of motion and strength allow for improved mobility which […]
3 Steps to Stop Your Severe Lower Back Pain
Were you just reaching for something and all of a sudden experienced severe lower back pain? It’s scary how quickly and strongly the pain can debilitate you. The feeling that one wrong move will cause even more pain or cripple your ability to move is incredibly common; however, the situation is not as bad as […]
5 Shocking Secrets People Who Avoid Shoulder Surgery Know
Whether you’re trying to capture your own “follow me” photo or you’d just like to be able to reach into the back seat of the car without pain, you’ve come to the right place. People can be quick to resort to surgery when shoulder pain comes out of nowhere and doesn’t resolve in a reasonable […]
