Contributions by: Megan Otto & Amanda Whalen, PT, DPT When someone hears the word “concussion” their thoughts may immediately jump to a young athlete, maybe a soccer or football player, who has sustained a hard blow to their head in a game or during practice. But concussions aren’t just injuries that athletes endure. Older adults…
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Concussions: they’re not just for athletes
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Maintaining a healthy work-life balance during the COVID-19 pandemic: Tips on setting boundaries and incorporating physical activity into your everyday routine
Contributions by: Megan Otto & Reece Jensen, DPT, OCS The line between work and home life has blurred over the past few months as many individuals have transitioned to working from home as a safety measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This “new normal” brings new challenges as well — such as learning…
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Breaking News: PTs, OTs, and SLPs Deemed Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers
(Blog article is sourced from WebPt.com – click here to learn more about WebPT) On March 19, the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) of the US Department of Homeland Security issued a memorandum and associated guidance designating physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists as “essential critical infrastructure workers.” According to the official guidance, which…
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3 Most Popular Physical Therapy Specialties
The 3 Most Popular Physical Therapy Specialties If you’ve been experiencing joint or muscle pain recently and think that there’s nothing you can do to solve it except popping Ibuprofen, think again. With all the many different kinds of physical therapy specialties available, you’re bound to find something that can help alleviate your pain. But…
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Physical Therapy For Tennis Elbow
How Does Physical Therapy Help With Tennis Elbow? Despite its name, you don’t have to be a professional tennis player in order to get tennis elbow. In fact, you may have tennis elbow if you are experiencing: Pain in the forearm, wrist, and elbow area Stiffness in areas of pain Tenderness Increased elbow pain when…
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Are Physical Therapy and Physiotherapy the Same Thing?
Are Physical Therapy and Physiotherapy the Same Thing? Here in the United States, physical therapy is defined as a variety of physical activity designed to treat an injury, deformity, or disease rather than a form of hand therapy, which is used to describe physiotherapy. Outside of the United States, people will use the term physiotherapy…