Engaging in physical activity offers both immediate and long-term physical and mental benefits. Exercise can enhance sleep quality and reduce the risk of depression and anxiety. Physically, it lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, infectious diseases, and …
Question: Now that my condition has improved and I’m feeling much better, what steps can I take to avoid the problem from returning and needing further physical therapy?
Answer: During your physical therapy (PT) sessions, we conduct a comprehensive …
Question: What does the rotator cuff do, and how can therapy help if I have a rotator cuff tear?
Answer: The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that work together to perform rotational movements of the upper …
Question: How long will it take to recover from a stroke and when should I start therapy?
Answer: Every stroke is different, just as every person is different. Generally, you will see the most improvement or recovery within …
Question: Why do I need speech therapy if I can talk fine?
Answer: Though our title of Speech-Language Pathologist suggests we focus on speech only, our scope of practice is much broader!
In addition to speech and language, SLPs assess …
Question: Can physical therapy relieve my pelvic pain?
Answer: Yes! A pelvic health physical therapist is trained to evaluate and treat the possible causes of abdominal and pelvic pain to include muscle tightness, joint dysfunction, irritation of nerves, weakness, and …
Good bladder habits can improve bladder control whereas poor bladder habits can lead to poor bladder control. Here are four steps to keep your bladder healthy!
Step 1 — Use Good Toilet Habits
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May is National Better Speech & Hearing Awareness Month, and we thank all Tx:Team Speech-Language Pathologists for their continued dedication to their patient, their community, and to Tx:Team. During this month, we want to raise awareness about hearing and speech …
In honor of National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, we’re dispelling some misconceptions to highlight the vital role of speech therapy.
Myth #1: Speech therapy is only for those with lisps or stutters.
While addressing lisps and stutters is indeed a common aspect …
Q: Can Occupational Therapy help me with shoulder pain and weakness even though I had surgery over 10 years ago?
A: Absolutely! Whether or not you had therapy following your surgery, your condition has probably changed since that time. Arthritis, …