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Physical Therapy | June 15, 2020

Increased Red Blood Cell Volume

Polycythemia is a condition that results in an increased red blood cell volume circulating throughout your bloodstream. Those with this condition may have an increase…

Increased Red Blood Cell Volume

Physical Therapy | June 10, 2020

Staying Healthy As Summer Hits!

Humidity is a harsh mistress. And for those of us who like to stay active and moving even during the summer months, it is very…

Staying Healthy As Summer Hits!

Physical Therapy | June 9, 2020

The Disease of 1000 Faces

Lupus, also referred to as “The Disease of 1000 Faces” is a long-term autoimmune disease. What happens is your bodys immune system becomes hyperactive and…

The Disease of 1000 Faces

Physical Therapy | June 5, 2020

Benefits of Aquatic Exercise!

It’s that time of year that we love to hit the pool and aquatic exercise becomes the normal. And as the summer temperatures sore, a…

Benefits of Aquatic Exercise!

Physical Therapy | June 4, 2020

Hashimoto’s Disease

Hashimoto’s Disease also known as Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, is an autoimmune disease that damages the thyroid gland. This is the most common cause of hypothyroidism and…

Hashimoto’s Disease

Physical Therapy | June 3, 2020

Gestational Diabetes

Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes first diagnosed during pregnancy. It has the potential to cause harm to you and your baby if not…

Gestational Diabetes

Physical Therapy | June 3, 2020

Essential Tremor: A Neurological Condition

Essential tremor or ET is typically confused with Parkinson’s Disease because of the rhythmic trembling throughout the hands, head, voice, legs, and trunk of the…

Essential Tremor: A Neurological Condition

Physical Therapy | June 1, 2020

Men’s Health Awareness

June is considered to be Men’s Health Awareness month! It is promoted by the Men’s Health Network and Centers of Disease Control. This initiative is…

Men’s Health Awareness

Physical Therapy | May 30, 2020

Essential Thrombocythemia

Essential Thrombocythemia or ET is commonly diagnosed in women over the age of 50. It is a chronic myeloproliferative neoplasm which is characterized by an…

Essential Thrombocythemia