Spring cleaning is sometimes difficult to start, but feels wonderful when we’re done. This process can not only be a difficult task to start, but also a difficult task on your muscles and joints. There below tips are some simple ways to make your spring cleaning safer and more enjoyable. Prioritize your tasks Decide which […]
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Spring is upon us, and with nicer weather, many runners are getting back out there to hit the roads and trails. What many people don’t know is that there is a right way and wrong way to run, and the wrong way will often lead to injury. Here are a few basic tips to help […]
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Multiple sclerosis—also referred to as MS—is a long-lasting disease that is detrimental to your health. MS affects your brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves in your brain resulting in symptoms such as: Trouble walking Feeling tired Muscle weakness or spasms Blurred or double vision Numbness and tingling Sexual problems Poor bladder or bowel control Pain […]
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Before a drug can go to market, it must go through several years of clinical studies to prove that it’s safe and effective. Surprisingly, there is no similar regulatory process for surgery. Studies on surgery are independent of any regulatory agency, and the results of studies done on surgical procedures have no effect on their […]
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Hearth health and a healthy lifestyle are directly connected, and avoiding bad habits is the most important aspect of improving heart health. High blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood pressure all negatively affect heart health, and can lead to heart attack, stroke, peripheral artery disease, aortic aneurysm, or heart failure. What’s good is that bad habits […]
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The American Physical Therapy Association introduced the #ChoosePT campaign a few months ago, and it’s already yielding positive results. In a recent success story, a 49-year-old man, named Robert, who had broken his shoulder was given prescription strength anti-inflammatory medication. Due to a pre-existing case of diverticulitis, he was unable to take the medication. The […]
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Over the last decade and a half, opioid use in America has quadrupled for chronic pain management, this increase has caused an escalation of addiction and overdose. Access Physical Therapy & Wellness has joined a coalition of physical therapists across the country in the #ChoosePT campaign. The #ChoosePT campaign was started by the American Physical […]
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If exercise is part of your life, as it should be, it’s more than likely that you have a routine that you stick to (at least for the most part). Whether that routine involves a local gym or a route that you jog around your neighborhood, travel can throw your whole routine into chaos, making […]
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Thanksgiving is a time that we gather with friends and family to celebrate all that we’re thankful for. While many of us are thankful for good health, we don’t often take our health into consideration when filling up on all of our Thanksgiving favorites. Here are some tips about how to put together a Thanksgiving […]
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Decreased Muscle Strength Predicts Functional Impairments In Older Adults ALEXANDRIA, VA — Decreased muscle strength is associated with difficulty in performing functional activities such as stooping, crouching, or kneeling (SCK) in older adults, according to an observational study published in the January issue of Physical Therapy (PTJ), the scientific journal of the American Physical Therapy […]
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