Physical Therapy for a Healthy Heart
Supervision and Precautions If you’ve experienced heart trouble or have had symptoms of heart failure, it’s CRITICAL for you to take some precautions when you exercise. In addition to getting exercise clearance from your doctor (who may want to run some tests to make sure you are a good candidate for exercise), you should exercise under the supervision […]
Physical Therapy After a Car Accident
Studies using high-speed cameras and sophisticated crash dummies have revealed that rear-impact car accidents result in a condition called ‘whiplash’. This forces the bones of the lower cervical spine (the neck) into hyperextension (backward bending motion) while the bones of the upper neck are suddenly thrust into hyperflexion (forward bending motion). In a split second, the normal curvature of the cervical spine […]
Neurological Reasons For Muscle Weakness
What would you say if you found out there were legitimate reasons why your exercise program was failing to give you the results you desired? There are nervous system related issues that could be hindering your muscle strengthening and injury prevention efforts. The brain communicates with every part of your body via nerves. This includes muscles, joints, and […]
Fighting Fibromyalgia with Physical Therapy
Fibromyalgia is a condition in which your body “hurts all over”, leaving you tired and exhausted. It is a chronic condition that causes widespread pain, tenderness, and stiffness. Fibromyalgia tends to be more common in women, and the exact cause is unknown. It can be difficult to diagnose since there is no specific test for […]
Exercising After an Injury
A physical therapist plays an important role in the recovery process following most injuries. Women in particular experience a higher risk of bone-related injuries after menopause. Here are some of the most commonly-held myths about post-injury exercise regimes. Myth #1: After an injury, “Bed rest is thebest”.Fact: A short period of bed rest (1 to […]
Delivering Care to your Hip and Thigh
The hip is an important weight bearing joint in the human body. Repetitive stress to the femur (thigh bone) over time can lead to the formation of cracks in the hip joint, which is the junction of the pelvis and the femur. For most individuals, simple cracks can heal over time without the need for […]
Core Strengthening and its Benefits
No matter what activity you participate in, your “core” is the center of all muscle activity. Your core is much like the middle link to a thick, sturdy chain. The upper part of the chain is your upper body; the bottom part of the chain is your lower body and the two are connected at […]