Wellness Programs

Often, patients are prescribed pain relief medicine or seek out over-the-counter pain relief options because they think that it’s their only and best option. This mind set can be dangerous, as we have seen with the ongoing opioid crisis. The CDC cites that 70,000 people died from a drug overdose in the United States. This is the main cause of injury-related deaths reported and almost 70 percent of those being related to opioids. This makes the role of physical therapy more important now than...

June is the perfect time to celebrate National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month. Most produce is going to be at the top of its game, giving you the best flavor to remember the rest of the year. Besides the great taste, garden fresh produce has many nutritional benefits that can help you feel great and even aid in your recovery. Here are some of the best ones to add into your treatment plan!   Leafy Greens Popeye had the right idea when it came to the importance of eating leafy greens...

Memorial Day is a valued time all across the country. For many, this day marks the beginning of warm weather and sunshine. It also calls for every outdoor activity that many have been dreaming about all winter like BBQs, camping and kayaking. However, we recognize that the main call to action with Memorial Day is that we find a way to honor and serve the veterans we lost and those veterans who have served the country. Here are some ways that you can make a conscious effort to help serve our veterans...

  Get your patients off to a fresh start this year by celebrating American Heart Month in February. One in every four deaths is attributed to heart issues. How can you help combat this? Show your patients how to best love themselves by taking care of their heart with these simple heart healthy moves. 1. Minimize Stress Most people have some degree of stress in their life. Whether it is prolonged periods of stress or short situational bursts of stress, it is incredibly damaging to...

The sparkling of a fresh winter snow is beautiful, but with lower temperatures come slippery walkways and a higher risk of injuries. Because we know this is a recurring issue, it’s important to educate patients about winter safety. In this article, we cover the top injuries sustained in winter along with how to communicate with your patients on how to treat and prevent this season’s most common injuries.   Injury: Sprained Wrists and Hands Prevent: This common injury is...