Staying Present: Mindfulness strategies to stay in the now
Between rushing to Doctor appointments, family, and work, it can be difficult to find time to maintain happiness and mental well being. With injury and chronic illness often come anxiety and depression, which can impede recovery, and quality of life of the individual...
3 Ways PT Can Improve Your Heart Health
For the total U.S. population, heart disease has been the leading cause of death for decades. The CDC published a study noting that approximately 80% of heart disease and stroke diagnoses can be prevented. Take a second to take that in. At least 800,000 American...
Physical Therapy & Fall Prevention
Every year one in four people over 65 falls. That means that millions of older adults fall every year, and 1 in 5 of those falls results in serious injuries like broken bones or a head injury. Less than half of the people who fall will tell their doctor, maybe out of...
Physical Therapy Services for Children
Did you know that physical therapists work with children? What about newborns? Believe it or not PTs can assist typically developing children with milestone achievements targeting mobility, development, alleviating pain, preventing disability, and promoting overall...
How to stay motivated during recovery from a serious injury or illness
Recovery from a critical illness, a serious injury or neurologic event such as a stroke or multiple sclerosis exacerbation can seem like a daunting task. Preserving hope and staying motivated throughout the process can not only benefit your recovery but also help you...
How Much Physical Activity Do Older Adults Need?
Most people know that physical activity is important. In fact, not getting enough has been linked to illnesses like heart disease, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, high blood pressure and lung disease. So the important question is not if you need to be doing some form...
It’s Heating Up! Strategies for beating the heat with Multiple Sclerosis
While summer in Arizona can be hard for anyone to bare it poses a unique challenge to those with Multiple Sclerosis. An increase of even 1/4 to 1/2 a degree in core body temperature can cause a temporary worsening of MS symptoms due to its negative effect on the...
A Physical Therapist’s Recommendation to Walk
Most people know that physical therapists often recommend exercise as part of their treatment. What most people don’t realize is how simple exercise can be. Instead of complicated workouts, heavy weight lifting, or running for miles, physical therapists often surprise...
How to Get the Most Out of Physical Therapy
Setting yourself up for success and recovery Physical Therapy can be incredibly beneficial in helping you achieve your goals. However, the real work begins once your physical therapy session ends. You come to see us 2-3 times a week: that’s 1-2 hours per week you’re...