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‘Thrive’ to Help Prevent a Second Stroke

by buildpt | Nov 14, 2019 | Adults, Physical therapy, Wellness

If you’re one of the 795,000 people in the United States who’s suffered a stroke in the past year, survival doesn’t mean you’re completely out of the woods, says our own Gilbert physical therapist Jefferson Holm. “Based on the most recent statistics, nearly one in...

Be SMART when setting health goals

by buildpt | Sep 11, 2019 | Adults, Health, Seniors

While annual statistics are bleak when it comes to the success rates of New Year’s resolutions, don’t conclude that goalsetting is a fruitless endeavor, simply resolve to set smarter goals. “Setting small, attainable goals throughout the year, instead of a singular,...

Spasticity: What is it and what can we do about it?

by buildpt | Aug 13, 2019 | Adults, Health, Kids, Physical therapy, Wellness

According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Spasticity is “a condition in which there is an abnormal increase in muscle tone or stiffness of muscle, which might interfere with movement, speech, or be associated with discomfort or pain.”...

Staying Present: Mindfulness strategies to stay in the now

by buildpt | Jul 30, 2019 | Adults, Health, Wellness

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

by buildpt | Jul 15, 2019 | Adults, Health, Physical therapy, Wellness

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

by buildpt | Jul 8, 2019 | Adults, Seniors, Wellness

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...