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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.”...

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...

Physical Therapy Services for Children

by buildpt | Jul 1, 2019 | Health, Kids

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 Much Physical Activity Do Older Adults Need?

by buildpt | Jun 17, 2019 | Health, Wellness

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...