Question: What are energy conservation techniques and how can I use them to improve my quality of life?
Answer: Energy conservation techniques can be used for a wide array of various populations and improve the quality of life for …
Question: Why do my legs swell?
Answer: There are many reasons why the legs can swell. Medical conditions such as decreased kidney function, lymphedema, congestive heart failure and pulmonary edema and obesity. You should see your physician to rule out …
Q: As an athlete, how do I get cleared to return to sport after my ACL tear?
A: That answer is multifaceted and requires an assessment of both your mental and physical capabilities post-operatively. We have generalized guidelines and criteria …
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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