Respiratory Issues – solve with physical therapy

Rehabilitating patients with decreased ability to breathe and function is often a neglected area of healthcare, yet it is one of the most rewarding aspects of physical therapy. Physical therapy is concerned with maintaining, developing & restoring an individual’s maximum movement & functional ability. Respiratory physical therapy is aimed at educating and training patients with […]
Back Pain Can Be Limiting – Could Yours be from a Herniated Disc?

Whether you experience the occasional ache in your back, or you deal with recurring chronic back pain, it can make completing everyday tasks extremely difficult. But have you ever stopped to wonder whether your back pain was a sign of a more serious condition? Strange neck pains, back pains, or extremity symptoms can indicate a […]
How Occupational Therapy can help Children?

It is considered normal for children to face difficulties performing daily activities at home or school while growing up. However, if these difficulties are stunting their growth or blocking their development, then it becomes a matter of grave concern and this is where an Occupational Therapist (OT) steps in. As we all know, Occupational Therapy […]
Foraminal stenosis

Foraminal stenosis is one of the three forms of spinal stenosis. The disc, which cushion between the spine bones, can bulge, causing the foramen to narrow, this neural foraminal narrowing is called foraminal stenosis that cause the nerves to get pinched. Some of the conditions from a pinched nerve include: Severe back pain Weakness in […]
Physical therapy for knee and hip pain

What is the connection between hip and knee pain? According to research & studies, around 60% of people who experience hip pain also experience knee pain. There are several reasons for this connection. The muscles and ligaments that support the hip and knee are very similar. If one of these muscles or ligaments is injured, […]
Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a long-term (chronic) condition, also the second most common condition affecting your bones & muscles. Women are more likely to develop fibromyalgia than men. It’s symptoms are pain in the muscles and joint pain and fatigue. Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by sleep, fatigue, memory & mood issues. It is to […]
ASTYM – Helping Post-Mastectomy

The term Astym may be new to you. Astym therapy was designed to help mobilize soft tissues in order to promote healing. Astym is a form of therapy that helps regenerate healthy soft tissue like muscles and tendons. Through the process of Astym therapy, it reduces scar, degeneration and fibrosis tissues that could be causing […]
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome

What is post-intensive care syndrome and what does Physical Therapy have to do with it? When you think about someone going into intensive care, you probably picture someone who’s very ill and likely fighting for their survival. They may be on a ventilator or other equipment that’s keeping them alive. When you’re in that situation, […]
Physical Therapy for fast pain relief

Physical therapy is one of the best choices when it comes to long-term chronic pain or an injury. It can make you stronger and help you move and feel better. The goal of physical therapy is to reduce and eliminate pain while improving mobility and function. During a physical therapy session, you may engage in low-impact […]
Stay hydrated to avoid pain, muscle cramps & headaches

Most of us already know that water makes up a significant portion of the human body. In fact, around 60% of the average adult body consists of water. Many vital organs such as the lungs, heart, brain, kidneys and muscles depend heavily upon adequate hydration. With all these vital organs primarily consisting of water, it’s […]