Category: weakness
Transportation Needs for Older Adults
Driving is an important part of community mobility and our personal well-being. Being able to access the community is essential to meet our basic needs including getting groceries, going to the bank, attending medical appointments, or picking up medications. Visiting …
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How Exercise Translates to Function
If you are thinking about seeing a physical therapist for the first time or interested in learning more about the profession, you may wonder how exercises translates to improved function? This is a great question that any physical therapist would …
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Concussion Does Not Only Happen to Athletes
A concussion is a type of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a force either directly to the head or body.1 This force causes the brain to bounce or twist around in the skull triggering a cascade of chemical …
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Aquatic Physical Therapy: The Science Behind the Water
Aquatic physical therapy involves performing exercises and activities in water, usually a heated pool. People with conditions like arthritis, back pain, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis, neurological disorders, sports injuries, and more can all benefit from aquatic physical therapy.1-6 Let us DIVE IN …
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What is Frailty and How Can PT Help
What is Frailty? Frailty is often discussed in terms of a phenotype which is a set of observable characteristics of an individual. The frailty phenotype is also called Fried’s Phenotype. Fried’s Phenotype is when three or more of the following …
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Physical Therapy for Dementia
Dementia is a group of conditions that affect the brain, causing problems with memory, thinking, communication, and behavior. Dementia has many forms, including Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and more. According to the WHO, Dementia is the seventh …
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You gain a partner in care. We work within a mutually agreed-upon relationship in which each client is an active member of the care team. We involve each client’s family, loved ones, and outside care providers to the extent that each client desires.