Physical Therapy Blog (Page 29)

Four pumpkin muffins in decorative paper liners sit stacked on a ceramic leaf plate, with a can of pumpkin puree visible—baking cozy treats is a favorite autumn pastime in Florida.

Physical Therapy | September 26, 2019

Are You Pumpkin Crazy!?

With Fall now in full swing, everyone seems to be going crazy over pumpkin flavored everything. All my friends seem to love a good ole…

Are You Pumpkin Crazy!?

Diagram showing the correct and incorrect way to wear backpack straps, with tips from Physical Therapy Clermont, Florida, and a check mark for proper position.

Physical Therapy | September 24, 2019

Proper Backpack Wear

Though I loved having my mom and dad spend money every year on a new backpack, I hated wearing it as I got older. I…

Proper Backpack Wear

A large white question mark centered on a solid red background, representing Ocoee and Physical Therapy Clermont, as well as Apopka.

Physical Therapy | September 24, 2019

Whose in Charge?

It’s my 3rd week here at Hohman Rehab and I’ve been exposed to so many different diagnoses and a culturally diverse population. While I’ve seen…

Whose in Charge?

An older man sits on an exercise ball, extending his arms forward in a gym setting at Physical Therapy Clermont, with equipment visible in the background.

Physical Therapy | September 24, 2019

Prehab before you Rehab!

Pre-habilitation, or prehab, prior to arthroplasty (joint replacements) or any orthopedic surgery is the new emerging standard practice of care. Prehab is when a patient…

Prehab before you Rehab!

Three people practice tai chi outdoors at sunset in Ocoee, Florida, silhouetted against the sky—promoting wellness and balance like Physical Therapy Clermont.

Physical Therapy | September 23, 2019

Martial Arts and Balance

I have some great news! We are going to be adding a new balance focused class here at Hohman based around principles from a variety…

Martial Arts and Balance

A boy in a wheelchair smiles in front of a chalkboard with drawings of flexed biceps, showing strength and joy at Physical Therapy Clermont, Florida.

Physical Therapy | September 20, 2019

What is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy??

Duchenne muscular dystrophy, often referred to as DMD or Duchenne, is a rare genetic disease. However, DMD is the most common form of muscular dystrophy…

What is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy??

White sign with black and gold text that reads: Physical Therapist because Superhero is not an official job description—perfect for any Florida or Physical Therapy Clermont office.

Physical Therapy | September 19, 2019

Physical Therapists or Super Heroes?!

Some of the coolest super heroes wear disguises. For example, Clark Kent. He works a normal job as a reporter, but really he is super…

Physical Therapists or Super Heroes?!

A person in a purple shirt stands in front of a brick wall beside text that reads, “Written By: Dr. Alec Martinez”—noted for Physical Therapy Clermont and Apopka, Florida.

Physical Therapy | September 18, 2019

Buzz Word Clarification- Muscle Confusion

Honestly, this is a fitness buzz word I thought actually died out a bit ago, I hadn’t heard a trainer use it in several years…

Buzz Word Clarification- Muscle Confusion

Diagram of the inner ear labeling the canals, utricle, saccule, cochlea, and displaced otoconia—ideal for Physical Therapy Clermont or Ocoee clinics in Florida.

Physical Therapy | September 18, 2019

Do I Have Vertigo?

Could I Have BPPV? Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is the most common cause of vertigo or dizziness. BPPV will typically present itself as a…

Do I Have Vertigo?