With the new year right around the corner, many Americans are considering what New Year’s Resolutions they will set. We all hope and expect the new year to bring newfound motivation and change, but let’s face it, making a new …
Read PostPhysical therapists are highly trained health care professionals. They are experts in the human movement system who are trained to evaluate and treat all kinds of musculoskeletal issues with exercise and other techniques. Everyone moves and everyone can benefit from …
Read PostWearable electronic sensors hold tremendous promise for improving human health and wellness. That promise already runs the gamut from real-time monitoring of blood pressure and abnormal heart rhythms to measuring alcohol consumption and even administering vaccines. Now a new study published in the journal Science Advances [1] …
Read PostAccording to the American Lung Association, about 37 million Americans are affected by pulmonary diseases. COPD (emphysema and chronic bronchitis) is the most prevalent. With the onset of COVID-19 in 2020, the number of individuals that may be affected by …
Read PostWhat is Rehab Therapy? National Rehabilitation Awareness Week is September 19-25. So, what is rehabilitation? Rehabilitation helps an individual whether it’s a child, adult, or an older adult to be as independent as possible in their everyday activities and participate …
Read PostWhat are Hyperlipidemia and Statins? September is National Cholesterol Awareness Month! Hyperlipidemia means that the percentage of lipids or fats including cholesterol in your blood is too high. This condition is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Statins are medications …
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