Therapy Blog
Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese practice that would traditionally be performed by stimulating the skin with hard-sided items such as jade or bone. It is a practice that could be a cousin to acupuncture and massage but emphasizes the direct localized force of the item on the skin of the patient. It works to increase the blood flow under the […]
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The healthcare industry increasingly relies on technology in treating patients. But there is one component of recovery which technology cannot replace, and that is medical assurance. This is the ability of a healthcare provider to convey a comforting bedside manner and relieve the fears and worries of their patients. Medical assurance often takes only a […]
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If you have ever suffered a sports injury you know all too well the consequences: pain, being sidelined from further exercise for an extended period of time, reoccurring weakness and susceptibility to additional injury and more. The prevalence of sports injuries doesn’t mean you should give up your favorite sport, but that you should do […]
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You, like most other people, might have the question of when to ice or when to heat. Lucky for you, there’s more than one answer to that question. Here are a few pointers to help make your decision. Ice is for fresh injuries and heat is for muscles, chronic pain, and stress. Ice is good […]
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While basic movements may appear simple, any movement is the result of a complex process involving communication between nerves, muscles, and several parts of the brain. Nerves of the spinal cord modulate the constant flow of information between brain and muscles, regulating all the elements associated with a smooth action. Movement disorders result from changes […]
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People experience dizziness at some point in their lives. This is a common complaint which usually just goes out on its own. However, when dizziness is frequent and severe, it is already chronic. And this can be pretty serious, one that needs proper intervention. Understanding Chronic Dizziness Chronic dizziness has really no specific meaning. It […]
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Joints play an important part in the body, particularly in support, balance and movement. Because of this, it is susceptible to disease, injury or damage. Joint problems can arise out of various causes; and once this happens, it can interfere with your daily activities. There are various conditions that can give rise to joint problems. […]
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“Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory” (Albert Schweitzer). If your health is suffering, that happiness may be more difficult to achieve. Physical therapy and / or occupational therapy may be able to help. Both involve the development and implementation of hands on treatment plans and both allow the therapist […]
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Physical therapy can benefit a wide range of the population and their needs. If you are an elderly person, needing some assistance with strength and balance after a fall; physical therapy can help. If you are a young athlete, throwing a 90 mph fastball or honing your 3 pointers and you get sidelined due to […]
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