Category: Physical Therapy in MN
Feeling Out of Breath? 5 Physical Therapy Exercises to Improve Lung Function
According 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 …
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Experiencing Stiffness? Physical Therapy Can Help Loosen You Up
Manual Therapy (MT) is a hands-on technique performed by physical therapists. Clinicians will apply a skilled, passive movement of joints and soft tissues directly or indirectly to anatomic structures that may be causing someone decreased range of motion or pain. …
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How Physical Therapy Can Help Your Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a group of metabolic diseases that results in elevated blood glucose levels and can result in long-term damage or dysfunction of various organs. Managing DM takes an interdisciplinary team that usually includes a physician, nurse, and …
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How to Choose Which Provider to See for Your Rehab
What 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 …
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The Gift of Advocacy
“I learned a long time ago the wisest thing I can do is be on my own side, be an advocate for myself and others like me.”- Maya Angelou. In this case, the ‘others like me’ for whom I am …
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Just A Good Ol’ Boy
The APTA National Fly in Day was brought to my attention one day during lecture. When I first heard about this opportunity, I questioned whether my knowledge of the physical therapy profession, as well as my interest in advocacy (I …
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