Ever wonder what stretches you can do at home to improve your overall well-being? Therapy Center asked our Physical Therapist, Kassy, what stretch she would suggested for people who sit for long periods of time throughout the day. The answer – CAT CAMEL! The Cat Camel stretch is a good, gentle mobilization of the spine and works on […]
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Let’s talk about the last time you – or someone close to you – interviewed for a new job. Chances are that the first step was a phone screen with your potential employer, and when you passed that portion of the process with flying colors, you were then invited for an in-person interview. At that
When most people hear the words “physical therapy,” they immediately think of rehabilitation for someone with a sports injury. And while that’s accurate, physical therapists work with many types of patients, presenting with a wide variety of injuries, conditions and diseases. In fact, the profession of physical therapy can be divided into many distinct practice
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You probably already know to make an appointment with a physical therapist when you sprain your ankle, develop tennis elbow, or have a surgery. But what if you’ve felt a slight twinge in your knee during your daily walk or noticed that your posture has changed since you accepted a job that requires sitting for
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Each year, we recognize World Diabetes Day on November 14th. According to the American Diabetes Association, 30.3 million Americans (9.4% of the population) are affected by diabetes and the percentage of Americans age 65 and older reflected 25.2% of the cases. What Is Diabetes? Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce,
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The month of October is always filled with activities that remind us of cooler weather and fall. Most of us associate the month with Halloween and the idea of being fearful of spooky objects like ghosts, vampires, and spiders. What if we took a moment to think about the concept of fear and how we apply it
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Whether we like to admit it or not, we all do it. Some do it at home, some do it in the car, and some even do it at work. But face it we all sit, and for a lot of us we sit entirely TOO long. Sitting has been linked to numerous health problems
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This month we would like to take a step back from tips on ways to improve your physical health and focus on something equally important – your mental health. June is often a hectic time for many of us with children out of school, potential travel plans, and demanding work schedules. Often we find ourselves
In recognition of National Stroke Awareness Month, Therapy Center would like to share important details and information regarding prevention and surviving strokes. Did You Know? According to the American Stroke Association, it is predicted that 55,000 more women than men will suffer a stroke this year! Statistics provided by the association regarding stroke include: Stroke
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Like most things, we find with the turn of the season, we are rejuvenated. Whether it is the warmer weather, flowers blooming, or just a chance to start something new – we would like the opportunity to focus on practices that will improve our lives. Did you know that the word “April” is derived from
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