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National Nutrition Month: The Impact of Nutrition on Physical Therapy
March 9, 2023
Categories: Best Practices, Exercise, Goals, Long Term Care, Managed Care, Physical Therapy, Wellness Programs
Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics created this campaign 50 years ago to promote learning about a healthy lifestyle. This year's theme is “Fuel for the Future” and is focused on healthy eating while also focusing on sustainability. To learn more about getting involved in National Nutrition Month, visit this page!
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Chronic Pain and the Holidays
December 2, 2022
Categories: Articles, Exercise, General, Managed Care, Physical Therapy
The holidays can bring a lot of stress to our minds as well as our bodies. It is crucial to take care of our bodies during the holidays. Chronic pain can potentially restrict you from participating in holiday activities. We want you to be able to enjoy all the holiday fun, continue reading to learn about a few stretches that could relieve some of your chronic pain and allow you to have a... Read More
Physical Therapy and Breast Cancer Recovery: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 1, 2022
Categories: Best Practices, Managed Care, Physical Therapy
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we want to bring awareness to this horrible disease. According to breastcancer.org, “Breast cancer refers to a malignant tumor that has developed from cells in the breast. Usually, breast cancer either begins in the cells of the lobules, which are the milk-producing glands, or the ducts, the passages that drain milk from the lobules to the nipple.” Breast cancer can... Read More
Strategies for Working with Post Surgery Patients
August 1, 2022
Categories: Physical Therapy, Therapy Treatment, Wellness Programs
Working with post-surgery patients may be challenging as your patient is adjusting to their lifestyle after surgery and might be going through many changes in their life. Often, patients may be a little hesitant to participate in post-operative therapy because they are unsure of their physical abilities after surgery. It is important to be patient and encourage patients to participate in... Read More
Best Post-Surgery Practices to Stay Safe
May 1, 2022
Categories: Home Health, Physical Therapy, Tips, Wellness Programs
Many people view surgery as a fix to whatever has been ailing them. Whether it was a torn ligament from a sports injury or a joint replacement from aging, you are finally ready to be on the path to health and wellness. However, what many people don’t think about is how their journey to recovery at home can be another hurdle they must face. From simple solutions to long-term habits, NARA... Read More
Brain Injuries and Physical Therapy
February 18, 2022
Categories: Physical Therapy, Rehab Agency, Therapy Programs, Therapy Treatment
Every 9 seconds someone in the United States suffers a brain injury. That is more than 3.6 million people each year. This National Brain Injury Month, NARA wants to recognize and support those who have suffered from an acquired brain injury or ABI.
First, it is important to understand what an ABI is. Typically, this kind of injury... Read More
Physical Therapy Month
September 27, 2021
Categories: Holidays, Home Health, Physical Therapy
In honor of National Physical Therapy Month, we’re here to discuss the six main types as well as how PT can be beneficial to you. When physical therapy is mentioned, most people automatically think of recovering from an injury. While that is one form, there are many others that serve important purposes as well. Let’s jump right in!
Types of Physical Therapy
Rehabilitative Physical TherapyWhen somebody undergoes surgery, it can take a while... Read More
Healthy Aging Month: How Physical Therapy Can Help You As You Age
September 1, 2021
Categories: Home Health, Long Term Care, Managed Care, Physical Therapy, Self care
Every stage of life comes with new challenges, especially as we start to grow older. However, age doesn’t have to be a limiting factor in your life. In fact, physical therapy can help you as you age to ensure that you’re able to maintain a healthy lifestyle and a level of independence. This Healthy Aging Month, learn about all of the benefits of regular physical therapy.
The Keys to Recovery
July 26, 2021
Categories: Accountability, Physical Therapy, Therapy Treatment
Starting your recovery can be a challenging task as you might not know where to start. Most people probably don’t think that they need help recovering and can just do it themselves. However, in most cases, that is not true. There are important steps that you can take to make a full recovery whether it be from a sports injury or even a major surgery.
Starting Physical Therapy Read MoreCommon Exercise Mistakes
July 23, 2021
Categories: General, Physical Therapy, Success
There are a lot of people in the world that work out to stay healthy. However, there are a lot of mistakes that people make while exercising that can ultimately lead to an injury. Below are the common mistakes that people make while exercising that can be detrimental to your journey and can even set you back a little.
Skipping WarmupsRead More