Physical Therapy Blog (Page 24)

Physical Therapy | August 28, 2019

Start Your Weight-Loss Journey TODAY!

What is Ideal Protein? Ideal Protein is a ketogenic weight loss program with a four-phase protocol. Two key components of the four-phase protocol include weight…

Start Your Weight-Loss Journey TODAY!

Physical Therapy | August 27, 2019

Stroke Awareness

What is a Stroke? A stroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and inside the brain. The blood vessels that carry oxygen…

Stroke Awareness

Physical Therapy | August 27, 2019

“Wear and Tear” and How We Were Wrong!

For a long time in healthcare we have referred to things like “degenerative joint disease,” “arthritis,” and “muscle fraying” as normal wear and tear on…

“Wear and Tear” and How We Were Wrong!

Physical Therapy | August 27, 2019

Complete Muscle Tears but No Surgery? Your Doctor’s Decision Making Process

We’ve talked before about the difference between a complete and incomplete muscle tear. A complete muscle tear is when the two ends are literally no…

Complete Muscle Tears but No Surgery? Your Doctor’s Decision Making Process

Physical Therapy | August 26, 2019

How PT Can Help You Manage Lymphedema

Lymphedema is swelling in your limbs and body due to your lymphatic system being obstructed, or blocked. The lymphatic system is a part of the…

How PT Can Help You Manage Lymphedema

Physical Therapy | August 26, 2019

The Latest Food Trend: Turmeric

This summer my parents decided to jump kick their healthy lifestyle and try a variety of new things. Chia seeds, flax seeds, and almond butter…

The Latest Food Trend: Turmeric

Physical Therapy | August 26, 2019

How on Earth Can Stress Cause my Knots?

We absolutely know it is true, stress causes knots. Some people hold their tension in their shoulders, others their neck, others their back, but if…

How on Earth Can Stress Cause my Knots?

Physical Therapy | August 22, 2019

When Can I Get Rid of My Crutches?

We’ve all been there, I can’t find anyone I’ve met who hasn’t sprained or broken or strained their leg somehow. So, we’re handed crutches, or…

When Can I Get Rid of My Crutches?

Physical Therapy | August 22, 2019

The Importance of Breakfast

Has anyone ever told you, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day”? Have you ever felt a difference on the days you eat…

The Importance of Breakfast