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For many years, physical therapists have studied human movement and the science of restoring mobility. In the 1980’s, physical therapists began to push the idea of “Function”. Since then, PT educators have given countless lectures on the importance...
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Each year approximately 795,000 people suffer a stroke. Nearly three-quarters of all strokes occur in people over the age of 65 years old. There is a wide range of debilitation that may occur from a stroke. When one’s balance and walking is compromised, the...
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Today Americans exercise more than ever before. We are doing everything from walking, jogging, weight lifting and aerobics to leisure sports/activities such as golf, hiking or tennis. However, over the past several years, physical therapists and doctors are seeing...
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Research shows that posture actually relates to how long you will live! This puts a whole new meaning to “Sit up Straight”, doesn’t it?! A University of London study published in 2006 looked at 4,000 men. They found that those who lost height as they aged — that is,...
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Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Vertigo…maybe you have heard of these things or maybe you have experienced them yourself. Dizziness can be cased by many things, such as medications, dehydration, allergies, sinus infections or even heart problems. It can also be...
