If you are thinking about seeing a physical therapist for the first time or interested in learning more about the profession, you may wonder how exercises translates to improved function? This is a great question that any physical therapist would …
Read PostEver wondered what makes Live Your Life different from other healthcare companies? We are a comprehensive mobile company focused on wellness, fitness, rehabilitation, and prevention. Live Your Life offers more than just in-home physical therapy rehabilitation services. Here are 5 …
Read PostHeart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.1 The term heart disease refers to several types of heart conditions with the most common type in the United States being Coronary Heart Disease (CAD).2 Age is the …
Read PostA concussion is a type of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a force either directly to the head or body.1 This force causes the brain to bounce or twist around in the skull triggering a cascade of chemical …
Read PostWhat is Frailty? Frailty is often discussed in terms of a phenotype which is a set of observable characteristics of an individual. The frailty phenotype is also called Fried’s Phenotype. Fried’s Phenotype is when three or more of the following …
Read PostFear of falling (FOF) is a risk factor for falls.1 FOF is relatively common among the older adult population with 56.7% of older adults reported being fearful of falling according to one study.1 In addition to increased risk of falling, …
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