While I’ve had my share of orthopedic injuries and issues, I’ve been thankful that my back has remained relatively healthy despite a diagnosis of mild scoliosis as a child. Problems like herniated discs are no joke, which is why it’s important for people to understand when they suspect this may Read more…
I had my first major knee surgery more than 15 years ago, so I’ve been working with physical therapists for a long time. But I still continue to learn about various types of exercises and how they can help the body heal and grow stronger. I’d never really thought about Read more…
It’s strange having to care for your parents as you get older. Stepping in and helping them make decisions about their healthcare or their finances. Watching them lose their memory or their health. Both of my parents, and both of my grandmothers, are and were active adults. My mother continues Read more…
One of the things I learned working for a (now defunct) online learning company for physical therapists was how much they can help patients with cancer. Having watched both of my parents-in-law fight lung cancer, I saw first hand how much the treatments affect the patient as much as the Read more…
I have met a lot of people who fear the pain of physical therapy or, even worse, surgery. So they avoid seeing a doctor, thinking that ignorance is bliss. (Given my last name, it’s not surprising that I disagree.) The challenge with waiting is that the ways that your body Read more…
Many of us know someone that has been affected by a stroke. They can be life-threatening, and they often seem to happen without any warning — that can be scary. But what is a stroke exactly? And can it be prevented? The Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy, a part of the American Read more…
With all of the sitting we’ve been doing while working from home — and without much walking once the temperatures started to soar in Texas — I’ve definitely noticed an increase in back pain and stiffness over the last five months. Writing this post was a great reminder of things Read more…
This pandemic has affected everyone in the healthcare industry, whether or not they are on the front lines, directly fighting the disease. Our member physical therapists have been declared essential, but they’re not surprised that patients are wary about returning to the clinic in person. The good news is that Read more…
I think we can all admit that we’re a little stir crazy at this point. My household has been quarantining for a month, and even the dog jumps at the chance to get outside. And she’s a bulldog — she hates exercise. I liked that the advice from our physical Read more…
We have all entered a new normal. Parents are learning how to work from home when kids are running around. Everyone is trying to follow the latest social distancing rules, whether that means getting take out instead of eating in or bumping ankles instead of shaking hands. And anyone trying Read more…