Too often as the weather turns cold, people’s exercise habits disappear. Gone are the long warm (hot) summer days when it is easy to be outside early before or even after work. The short days and cold weather tend to lead to greater motivational challenges for many....
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The Return of PERSONALIZED Health(Care)
Medicine began with the provider (doctor) doing home visits and having a personal relationship with the patient. Often this patient was someone the doctor knew from the store, church, though family ties, or just from around town. This medical provider was a member of...
Why Do You Treat Your Car Better Than Your Body?
For nearly a decade now I have pondered the following question. Why do people take better care of their car than themselves? Your car gets treated to oil changes, tire rotations, routine maintenance all on a schedule. Yet a majority of people DO NOT care for their...
When 1 Pound Equals 4
If you are someone who would like to lose some weight and be healthier, then read on. Stop and think for a moment how body weight impacts daily life. From clothing to climbing steps to joint aches and pain, body weight has an enormous impact. I write this article not...
Why an Ankle Sprain needs a little TLC
Ankle sprains are a common injury experienced by about 9 million people per year. These injuries are often associated with sports, but do not have to. In truth, plenty of individuals sustain an ankle sprain outside of sporting activity. In a majority of cases,...
Dizziness- Should I be CONCERNED?
Dizziness or vertigo is an all too common issues in the general population. About 5-10% of people experience some form of dizziness or vertigo. This number increases in individuals over the age of 40. The most common type is called BPPV or positional vertigo. With...
Falls- Why they are not something to IGNORE
Every year, nearly 3 million people experience a fall related injury requiring medical attention. Now the medical attention could be as simple as a quick assessment for a superficial bump or scrape. However, falls could land someone in the hospital for a concussion or...
Why people are now choosing to pay cash for physical therapy.
In traditional medicine, when a person is injured they often try to treat themselves or call their doctor. After waiting days or weeks to see your doctor you get a 30 minute wait (if you are lucky) and then a brief 5 minute (if that) exam. You will be told to take...
Remaining Active as You AGE
The topic of remaining active as you age is an important one. This is especially vital considering the aging population and chronic health conditions. The question becomes, what is stopping you from exercise or activity? Is it time, injury, laziness, or just do not...
A PT Experience like NONE Before
For those who have been to PT before, what was the experience like? And for those who have not been, what do you think the experience would be like? Having talked with current and prospective patients, I realize the perception and understanding of what PT is and does...
