Pre-operative Physical Therapy, also known as ‘Prehabilitation’, has shown to have positive outcomes on the recovery process of postoperative rehabilitation for individuals undergoing orthopedic surgery. Undergoing surgery with a poor preoperative functional status can increase the chance of complications postoperatively. Here are some common questions asked about pre-habilitation, also known as prehab: What can I […]
I once had a patient, an older patient. She grew up on a farm. Her dad worked hard and would occasionally suffer from heel pain. For treatment he would lie on the trailer bed and have his wife hit his heel repeatedly with a mallet until the pain was gone. For all of you anchorman […]
5 Tips to Reduce the Likelihood of Headache Headaches can be quite a nuisance, especially when they escalate to painful migraines that practically incapacitateyou. Whether it’s from overexerting yourself during exercise or having high stress levels, it can be tempting toeliminate it with the aid of an over-the-counter pill, such as ibuprofen or paracetamol. However, […]
Has the demarcation of the New Year have you setting new goals or starting a new routine? A popular one is embarking on a new fitness routine. This doesn’t mean you should join a gym or buy a treadmill, and to be truthful these big, sudden changes can have less staying power than small adjustments […]
Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) Temporomandibular disorders, TMD for short, is a musculoskeletal disorder that has a high prevalence but often goes overlooked. Women between the ages of fourteen and fifty years old are five times more likely to be diagnosed with TMD than men. Steven L. Kraus, a Physical Therapist that has over forty years experience […]
Manipulation is a technique we use in Physical Therapy that involves a quick stretch of a region of your body. It is sometimes associated with the feeling of a pop or crack, but not always. Some people can manipulate their own joints by “cracking” their knuckles or back. The biggest difference between a manipulation performed […]
Read on to see how to best avoid a fall, and how to get yourself back up! Most of us have probably known someone who has fallen. Whether it be a relative, neighbor or yourself. Either slipping on the ice, or tripping on thick carpet, falls can lead to both physical and mental damage (the […]
Is it just back pain? If there’s one universal ailment in the world, it’s pretty safe to say that it’s probably back pain. Whether it’s your low or upper back, you’ve probably experienced back pain at some point in your life. Today we’re going to take a look at upper back pain — in […]
I’m uh…working from where now? It’s a peculiar thing; the entire workplace dynamic has really been shaken up in the past few months. Millions of people around the world suddenly find themselves in a completely new work environment— their home. Home is where the heart is, and working from home certainly does not come […]
It’s just a headache…Right? I’m sure we’ve all been there at some point. You had a long, stressful day at work — and almost as if to add insult to injury, you find yourself with a nagging headache. It really just makes everything miserable, doesn’t it? Headaches are incredibly common and have an […]
