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Learn more about the various range of motion and strengthening programs on our YouTube channel. Shoulder Supine Cane Series (Range of Motion) Shoulder Standing Cane Series (Range of Motion) Foam Roller Shoulder Series (Range of Motion) Shoulder Theraband Series 1 (Strength) Serratus Anterior Series (Strength)
Winter months are usually peak season for the cold and flu. Here are some everyday preventative actions to stop the spread of germs, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Try to avoid close contact with sick people. While sick, limit contact with others as much as possible to keep from infecting them. If […]
“If you had to choose to be in freezing weather or in hot summer weather, which one would you pick?” — I eventually ask this question to every patient who is set up on ice or heat during their physical therapy treatment. “What do most people answer”, you ask? Well, honestly I haven’t been keeping […]
It’s game day! What is the first thing that you need to prioritize to make sure that you’re going to perform at your absolute best come game time? The first thing you need to make sure happens is that you are able to get as close to if not more than 8 hours of sleep. […]
There are roughly 200,000 reported anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries every year. Approximately 65% of reported injuries are surgically reconstructed. More specifically, the reconstructive surgery is known as a graft; a procedure that harvests healthy tissue and transplants it to the traumatized area. The ACL stabilizes the femur on the tibia from movement forwards and […]
This is a question I get almost every day; “When can I get back to playing golf?” or “When can I get back on my surfboard?”. These are tough questions to answer on your own especially if your favorite recreational activity is the reason why you’re at physical therapy right now. We need to start […]
So you just started physical therapy for your knee replacement and this means you can’t workout while you’re completing your rehab. This is totally wrong! Just because you’re coming to physical therapy for one ailment, whether it is a knee replacement, pain in your low back, or a torn rotator cuff, it does not mean […]
The ketogenic diet is a lifestyle that promotes and maintains ketosis. What is ketosis? Ketosis is the burning of fat stored in the body as opposed to the burning of glucose from carbohydrates. This is achieved through limiting your carbohydrates and increasing the amounts of proteins and fats in your diet. By doing this, our […]
A muscle strain of the lumbar spine is one of the most common causes of low back pain. This type of strain occurs when a force is created through the lower back. We all know that strenuous activities such as lifting a heavy box or sudden rapid movements involving the spine can cause muscles in your […]
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) accounts for 80% of reported dementia in the geriatric population globally (Gill & Mahdi, 2014). Thanks to the research of Dr. Alois Alzheimer and other neuropathologists, it has been commonly accepted that the accumulation of amyloid plaques (Aβ) and neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs) are responsible for the onset of AD. As these plaques […]
