Tag: healing
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How Physical Therapy Can Help with Vertigo: Regain Balance and Confidence
If you’ve ever experienced vertigo, you know how disorienting and unsettling it can be. The sensation of the world spinning or tilting can make even the simplest movements feel like a challenge, affecting your balance and overall quality of life. For many people, these symptoms are caused by issues in the inner ear, where balance… Read more
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Preventing Falls at Home: Essential Tips for Safety and Confidence
Falls are a leading cause of injury, especially for older adults, and many of these accidents happen at home. However, with a few safety adjustments and some awareness, you can significantly reduce your risk of falling. In this post, we’ll cover essential tips for home safety and footwear choices that can help you stay safe… Read more
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Why Flexibility is Imperative to Fall Prevention: The Role of Physical Therapy
As we age or deal with certain health conditions, flexibility can diminish, making it harder to maintain balance and react quickly to potential falls. Maintaining flexibility is a critical component of fall prevention, as it allows our joints and muscles to move freely, helping us stay balanced and mobile. In physical therapy, flexibility exercises are… Read more
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The Importance of Your Home Exercise Program (HEP) in Physical Therapy
What is a Home Exercise Program (HEP)? A Home Exercise Program (HEP) is a set of exercises prescribed by your physical therapist during your initial evaluation. These exercises are tailored to your specific needs and designed to help you achieve therapeutic gains. You’ll receive detailed instructions on how to perform each exercise correctly, along with… Read more
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Discover the Benefits of Dry Needling in Physical Therapy
Introduction You may have heard of a treatment called dry needling and wondered what it is or if it’s right for you. While the name of the procedure may sound intimidating, dry needling is an accessible and commonly offered therapy for people with muscle, ligament, or tendon pain. In this blog, we explore the basics… Read more