In the intricate dance between mind and body, certain muscles play a crucial role not only in physical well-being but also in the realm of emotions. One such hidden gem nestled deep within our core is the psoas muscle. Often overlooked, the psoas is more than just a physical connector—it’s an emotional muscle that weaves […]
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The neurological system is a marvelously intricate network, and ongoing research continues to shed light on the profound connection between the brain and body. While we’ve long recognized the benefits of specific exercises for rehabilitation and the restoration of coordination lost due to injury or disease, the therapeutic value of yoga for this population has only recently
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While working as a physical therapist for many years, the number one complaint that people will come into clinic for is BACK PAIN! It seems like nearly everyone these days (or someone very close to them) can claim to have suffered from episodes of back soreness. Most recurrent episodes stem from the amount of time
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I have worked as a physical therapist for over 10 years, with the majority of my career having been with a geriatric population. Over that time I have worked in a variety of settings and levels of care including inpatient skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, independent living facilities, and general outpatient independent home settings.
Regaining balance: utilizing yoga to enhance proprioception in physical therapy Read More »
My name is sarah apple kingsley and I have been a practicing physical therapist since I received my doctorate in 2014. During my first 5 years as a therapist, I treated how most therapists do, using standardized exercises and stretches taught in PT school or during our clinical rotations. Physical therapists are taught to apply “cookie-cutter” type
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If you have ever experienced low back pain, had a coach/trainer, and/or ever gone to physical therapy, I am willing to bet you were told (or felt the need) to STRETCH your hamstrings. You probably felt a cramping and tightness sensation in the back of your legs and thought, “if I could just stretch these
Hamstring stretching, is this really necessary? Read More »
Alzheimer’s Disease is a form of Dementia that is more specifically diagnosed by the presence of beta-amyloid plaques within the brain. They especially like to target the Hippocampus, which is where we store our memories. This contributes to short and long-term memory loss in individuals diagnosed. Recent and more in-depth research has concluded that Alzheimer’s
Importance of diet, nutrition, and exercise for Alzheimer’s disease Read More »
Asthma is termed as a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the airways. It is characterized by hypersensitivity to stimuli and widespread intermittent and episodic airway obstruction. Symptoms associated include coughing, wheezing, tightness in the chest, and difficulty breathing. Incidences are more common amongst young boys, however in adult women as opposed to men. Many people with
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When most people think of shoulder pain, weakness, and dysfunction, their next thought is rarely if ever, “Well what about pelvic posture?” In most healthcare and physical therapy settings, the scope of treatment is very narrowly focused on the primary issue or problem at hand. An orthopedist or medical doctor may choose to inject a
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You might be familiar with the term “Stroke” from a relative, friend, or perhaps someone famous on TV experiencing this broad spectrum of medical events. The World Health Organization (WHO), defines a stroke as “rapidly developing clinical symptoms and/or signs of focal, and at times global, loss of cerebral function, with symptoms lasting more than 24
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