Category: Senior Safety
Physical Therapy is Not Just for Pain, It Can Help You Live Longer
You know that physical activity is good for you. The benefits are well researched and the list is impressive. Here is just a sampling: Releases endorphins to make you feel good and fight depression Helps control weight Prevents diseases like …
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Osteoporosis: Risk Factors and Symptoms
Osteoporosis is defined as a degenerative, metabolic bone disorder that manifests in adulthood1. Studies show that 54 million Americans have osteoporosis and low bone mass.1 It is a serious and silent disease that is responsible for 2 million broken bones …
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Movement is a Valuable Predictor of Future Health & Resilience Against Disease
People usually see a physical therapist for pain or loss of function. Think of the person who has back pain, the injured athlete or the person who has had a stroke. They all want to improve how they move and …
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Improving Mental Health Through Occupational Therapy
We have all heard that good health involves sound body, mind, and spirit. But how does that work exactly? Here is some of the rationale behind supporting mental health to promote physical health and well-being. Imagine you are visiting a …
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Parkinson’s Disease: Reducing the Risk for Falls
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive, neurologic disease that develops slowly over years and affects the body’s ability to move. Individuals who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease may experience the following symptoms:1,2 Tremor, mainly at rest Bradykinesia, or slowness of …
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Proper Shoveling Techniques for this Winter
After this last snowstorm, having to get outside and shovel the driveway may be the last thing you want to do. Your number one goal is probably to get it done as soon as possible so you can get back …
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