Rehabilitation and chronic problems from body weight can be difficult for patients. It doesn’t help that earth’s gravitational forces are acting against us, putting unnecessary pressure on patients and people suffering around the world. If you are suffering from chronic conditions such as obesity, injury from lower extremities, require gait training or are simply relatively…
When someone mentions a physical therapist, the first thing that comes to your mind would probably be treatment post-surgery for joint-related issues or for mobility assistance. But did you know that experienced physical therapists are trained to treat a host of other ailments that many have not even heard of? Let us look at three…
Chances are, you didn’t find this article by luck, but rather experienced some form of pain in your joints and bones that seem to be happening around you with your friends. You may be wondering if the pain experienced in your bones and joints can ultimately be reversed. The good news is, it can be,…
As we all know, aging involves our muscles deteriorating at an ever-increasing pace, something that we may not care for as life becomes more stable for us. But not only can aging muscles be a burden to us, but the fact that they become weaker can only spell trouble for us as we start to…
As one enters their golden years, they start to experience and see the world from a different perspective. Part of this is because their minds have gained wisdom over the years, but part of this could also be because of the physical changes in their body. Here are 5 ways your body changes as you…
It’s a well-respected fact that the way we think, and feel will vary as we age, especially after every decade. Unfortunately for us, we can’t compare how we feel when we’re 20 and 50 right next to each other and our body adapts ever so slightly with each year. But at particular ages, we start…
Aging is a natural process that comes with both its upsides and downsides. One of the most common signs of aging is when your body starts showing signs of wearing out. Before you start wondering if you’re truly aging, here are 5 warning signs that your body could be potentially starting to break down.
Summer is here, and we expect everyone will be busy hitting the beach. Amongst the few beach games that everyone loves, beach volleyball remains to be one of the favorites that everyone plays. But while you are busy having fun, it is important to take care of your body. Most common beach volleyball injuries happen…
Many activities require the use of our hamstrings, from walking to running, climbing and even jumping. The hamstring is one of the larger muscles in our lower body that does a lot of heavy lifting and works by acting on the hip and knee. While there are a number of factors like age and a…
Waking up every day with a sharp pain in your heels is probably not the best way to start your day. For many, this pain may fade as your day passes, but for others, it’s a chronic pain which persists for the greater part of their day. Heel pain (Plantar Fasciitis) is a real concern…