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A person wearing black high heels is shown with a large red X over the shoes; text reads: High heels: Just say NO! (Physical Therapy Clermont, Apopka, Ocoee—here’s why).

Physical Therapy | October 18, 2019

Bell’s Palsy

Bell’s palsy is paralysis of the facial nerve. The facial nerve is cranial nerve number VII. It is responsible for the muscles of facial expression…

Bell’s Palsy

A woman with long, light brown hair in a blue collared shirt appears on the left. Text on the right reads Sylvia P. PTA—Physical Therapy Clermont—and Apopka, Ocoee on a teal background.

Physical Therapy | October 18, 2019

Patient Transfers

Transfers can be a little bit scary especially if you have attempted to transfer a patient that is spastic. I had a particular patient that…

Patient Transfers

A person stretches on a red exercise mat with an exercise ball as another assists, demonstrating techniques often used in Physical Therapy Clermont sessions.

Physical Therapy | October 16, 2019

What is a Herniated Disc?

The other night I was watching one of the hundreds of medical shows on television with my grandma. A patient came in with a herniated…

What is a Herniated Disc?

A person does a standing lunge stretch with a red highlighted area on the back leg's calf, indicating pain or injury, often treated at Physical Therapy Clermont.

Physical Therapy | October 11, 2019

What is a “Charley Horse”

The other morning I woke up at 3:30am with a charley horse that lasted 15 minutes. When I told my boyfriend about it he said,…

What is a “Charley Horse”

White 3D maze in the shape of overlapping human profiles, viewed from above, with paths leading toward the center—perfect for a Physical Therapy Clermont or Apopka, Florida theme.

Physical Therapy | October 10, 2019

Cookie Cutter Therapy

One of my instructors had a great saying once, and I loved it. “If you’re holding a hammer, even screws start to look like nails”.…

Cookie Cutter Therapy

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