November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. To be aware of diabetes you must first grasp some of the facts about diabetes. Along with these facts, it is important to understand what diabetes is. Diabetic Facts*: There are over 32 million diabetics in the United States Minnesota has 5.88% of its population diagnosed with diabetes...
Osteoporosis – Stand Tall with Physical Therapy As we celebrate Halloween today, I can’t help but think about bones. Having healthy bones is important to your overall health. Bones have many functions in the body. Protecting organs, providing structure, storing calcium, and securing muscles are just some of the important functions your bones provide...
The American Cancer Society heavily suggests beginning a regimen of exercise and movement to help you heal after breast cancer. The use of a physical therapist after experiencing breast cancer and the various options utilized such as a lymph node biopsy or removal, lumpectomy, breast biopsy, mastectomy, or breast reconstruction allows you to begin...
Happy Stroke Awareness Month! Given how prevalent strokes are worldwide, we thought it was important to share some alarming statistics about strokes: Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. More than 140,000 people die each year from stroke in the United States. Stroke is the leading cause of serious,...