Category: Senior Safety
Physical Therapy Tips to Have a Safe Halloween
Halloween is right around the corner with many people planning to celebrate. Whether you are carving pumpkins, handing out candy, or taking children or grandchildren trick-or-treating around the neighborhood, there are many ways to fully participate safely in Halloween celebrations. …
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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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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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Muscle Pain and Statins, When is it Time to Visit Your Physical Therapist?
What 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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Experiencing Back Pain? 11 Tips to Protect Your Back While Lifting
Improper Lifting Techniques and Back Pain 65 million Americans report a recent episode of back pain and about 16 million adults experience chronic back pain that negatively impacts their daily activities. Back pain is the sixth most costly condition in …
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How Balance Predicts Longevity
Can you stand on 1 foot for 10 seconds? Go ahead, try it. If the answer is yes, the odds are good that you will live 7 more years. If the answer is no, the odds are still good that …
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