Falls, with or without injury, can significantly impact the quality of life of older adults. Most older adults want to maintain their independence and stay in their home as long as safely possible. In order to do so, research shows that home modification can reduce...
One of the positive things that came from the COVID-era was an increased focus on telehealth services and virtual medical visits, including Telehealth physical therapy services. Most insurance companies now pay for virtual visits for physical therapy, and most...
Lifestyle changes that can help with Managing Chronic Pain Chronic pain can be defined as pain that lasts more than 3 months. More than ¼ of US citizens deal with chronic pain. It is one of the most common complaints seen in outpatient medical clinics. The United...
“Should I Get an X-Ray or MRI?” Sometimes, when we have a pain in a muscle or a joint, the immediate reaction tends to be “get an x-ray or an MRI to see what’s going on in there.” But is that really necessary, or even the best way to go?...
What should you do if you experience back pain? In our clinic, back pain is one of the most common diagnoses we see. And it’s not surprising considering that a person’s lifetime incidence of a back pain in adulthood is as high as 84% (1). Chances are, if you are...
Reducing the Risk of Injury with Exercise As a physical therapist, I am often instructing patients on certain exercises to help with pain, stiffness, or muscle weakness. If someone is new to exercising and has not previously been active, it is important to take...
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