Physical Therapy Blog (Page 25)

Illustration comparing scoliosis and kyphosis spine curves, as seen in patients from Ocoee and Physical Therapy Clermont, Florida.

Physical Therapy | October 9, 2019

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Recently my friends have been talking about Ehlers-Danlos syndrome because a famous singer has been diagnosed with it. Not knowing anything about this disorder, I…

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

A woman in a blue top stands before a brick wall next to Carlie Dzin, AT, PTA on a yellow background, representing Ocoee and Apopka, Florida.

Physical Therapy | October 7, 2019

Blood Pressure Monitoring at Home

Throughout our lifetime it is not uncommon for a doctor to have us monitor our blood pressure at home. It can be for reasons such…

Blood Pressure Monitoring at Home

Illustration of a woman on the ground showing heart attack symptoms, with text highlighting signs. Physical Therapy Clermont, Ocoee, and Apopka can help in heart health recovery.

Physical Therapy | October 7, 2019

Women and Heart Attacks

Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States and every 43 seconds a heart attack occurs. It has been said…

Women and Heart Attacks

Infographic for Ocoee, Florida: five common heart attack warning signs with icons—chest pain, lightheadedness, jaw/neck/back pain, arm discomfort, and shortness of breath.

Physical Therapy | October 4, 2019

The Warning Signs of a Heart Attack

Experiencing a heart attack can be frightening. Many people don’t even know the signs of a heart attack. A teacher of mine lost her dad…

The Warning Signs of a Heart Attack

A person seen from behind with hands on their neck; their spine is highlighted in red, indicating pain—ideal for Ocoee and Physical Therapy Clermont services.

Physical Therapy | October 4, 2019

The Difference Between “Pain Free” and “Normal”

We’ve talked in the past a lot about how pain is our body’s signal that it needs to rest. Usually we notice this most when…

The Difference Between “Pain Free” and “Normal”

A healthcare professional assists an elderly man with a leg exercise on a resistance machine in a Physical Therapy Clermont setting.

Physical Therapy | October 3, 2019

What is a Physical Therapist?

Being a first-time physical therapy patient can be nerve wrecking. You walk into an unfamiliar place, with unfamiliar faces, and are asked a million questions…

What is a Physical Therapist?

Diagram comparing a healthy spine with smooth vertebrae and disks to an osteoarthritic spine with bone spurs and narrowed disks, common concerns in Ocoee and Apopka, Florida.

Physical Therapy | October 3, 2019

The Big 3

The big 3 that I want to discuss this week is unfortunately not about Lebron, Kobe, or Wade. It is the big 3 of low…

The Big 3

Two American football teams line up at the line of scrimmage, ready for the play to begin on a grassy field in Clermont, Florida.

Physical Therapy | October 3, 2019

Return to Activity Guidelines Update

Whenever I see an athlete or performer, one of the first things they want to know is when they can return to their activity. As…

Return to Activity Guidelines Update

Illustration showing human stem cells on the left and a partial transparent view of a human skeleton on the right, highlighting biological concepts and Physical Therapy Clermont.

Physical Therapy | October 2, 2019

Stem Cell Therapy- Why Does (and Doesn’t) It Work?

I had a friend ask me a very cool question the other day. She said “Hey, my dad has been having really bad knee pain,…

Stem Cell Therapy- Why Does (and Doesn’t) It Work?