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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…
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…
Common Golf Injuries
Golf is often perceived as a leisurely activity, yet every time you take a shot, you’re engaging the hips, back, legs and arms. The repetition of gripping and swinging a golf club, coupled with potentially poor form, can place significant strain on these areas of the body. Learn about common golf injuries and prevention tactics…
How Does a Ruptured Tendon Occur?
Throughout your body, tendons keep the muscles secure to the bones. Although tendons are built to handle significant force, factors like repeat wear and tear, certain diseases, steroid use or an untreated injury can cause this thick, fibrous tissue to tear or snap, resulting in a rupture. The risk of partial and full tendon tears…
Benefits of Resistance Bands In Physical Therapy
Resistance bands are ideal for strengthening muscles and bones, without requiring whole-body movement. They also provide a solution for conditioning the body against fractures, fall risks and degenerative injuries. Learn why a physical therapist may recommend the use of resistance bands. What Are Resistance Bands? Resistance bands are made of an elastic rubber and help…