by Alex Dirienzo | Jun 29, 2022 | Medical Tip
From The American Physical Therapy Association As we head into the dog days of summer, the weather is heating up. For the nearly 5 million people in the United States with Fibromyalgia, they might experience a different kind of heat – the burning pain...
by Dot Hall | May 6, 2022 | Medical Tip
At this time, it is estimated that 27 million Americans have some form of osteoarthritis (OA). Arthritis is a term to describe inflammation of the joints. Some factors that increase your risk for OA include age, genetics, former injury, occupation, sports, and...
by Alex Dirienzo | Apr 25, 2022 | Medical Tip
“Don’t distress, de-stress!” The effects of stress on our body can be beneficial in extreme moments; for instance our muscles tense up during stressful situations to protect themselves from injury. This is caused by the same hormone that increases our heart and...
by Dot Hall | Mar 24, 2022 | Medical Tip
Promoting Sleep Health: A Physical Therapist’s Role By Austin Mizell, SPT This week marks the National Sleep Foundation’s Sleep Awareness Week, geared towards promoting the connection between good sleeping habits and better health. Roughly...
by Alex Dirienzo | Mar 16, 2022 | Medical Tip
by Sports PT Director of Clinical Operations Dr. Teresa Lindell, PT, DPT, OCS What is more important than one’s health and safety? Many would say nothing! March 13-19th is Patient Safety Awareness Week. Some studies suggest that as many as 400,000...
by Alex Dirienzo | Feb 28, 2022 | Medical Tip
From The American Physical Therapy Association Heart disease is a leading cause of death and disability. This shouldn’t be a surprise – it’s been at the top of the list for years. You know that taking care of your heart is important. That...
