Physical Therapy After a Fall Injury

While you can experience a fall injury at any age, risks and severity increase as you grow older. Especially for adults 65 and over, falls may negatively impact quality of life, resulting in reduced mobility, less socialization, cognitive health decline and higher risks for a subsequent fall injury. Physical therapy serves three key roles: injury…

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Benefits of Building a Strong Core

A strong core benefits everyone, whether you’re an athlete or office worker. Beyond the abdominal region, your core assists with and supports movement, from how you sit to your form during exercise. Learn more about the core region and the benefits of strengthening these muscles. What Is Your Core? The core region starts with your…

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Common Types of Hip Injuries

The hip is one of the body’s largest and most stable joints. Intended for a wider range of motion, this ball-and-socket-style joint bears a significant amount of weight. It’s also surrounded by various ligaments, tendons and soft tissues for support. An injury to this area can affect your mobility on a broader scale and often…

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What to Expect During Physical Therapy for Seniors

As you grow older, your body goes through many changes. These factors not only affect its functionality but can make you more vulnerable to falls and certain chronic conditions. Geriatric physical therapy addresses these needs for patients 65 and older, including injury recovery and prevention. If you are within this age group and your doctor…

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Blood Flow Restriction Therapy for Injury Recovery

After a serious injury, surgery and recovery can take a toll on the body. Regaining muscle strength can be an uphill battle of slow, incremental progress to reach the level and skill once attained. Blood flow restriction therapy (BFR) partially interrupts this process to aid recovery without greatly impacting muscle strength. Learn more about this…

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