Heart Disease and Women
Heart disease is often thought of as a man’s disease and indeed, it affects millions of men in the United States. But coronary heart disease is actually the number-one killer of men AND women in this country—both men and women have heart attacks, but more women who have heart attacks die from them. In fact, one in four women die from heart disease.
Barb Christensen | posted January 26, 2012
Daily Life After Hip Replacement Surgery
Total hip replacement surgery can offer people a new lease on life. An occupational therapist can help these folks by teaching them new ways to move safely and effectively and by providing handy equipment and gear for activities such as bathing, grooming, cooking and dressing.
Mark Besch | posted December 27, 2011
Pain management through physical, occupational therapy
Living with pain can limit a patient’s mobility and enjoyment of life. While there are many treatments for pain — chronic or temporary — physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) are two of the less invasive options. They have few side effects and great flexibility in care options.
Angela Edney | posted December 21, 2011
Aphasia Treatment After Stroke
Aphasia is a loss of ability to understand or produce language, caused by brain damage. It is a common condition after a stroke and a speech language pathologist is an integral part of regaining function.
Susie Almon | posted December 14, 2011
Dangers of Heat Exposure
With temperatures rising, it's important to pay attention to your local weather so you’ll be aware of issued heat advisories such as excessive heat outlook, excessive heat watch and excessive heat warning.
Brian Boekhout | posted July 11, 2011
Speech Therapy: An Important Element of Recovery
Many of us take for granted the ability to have a simple conversation. But for people with speech impediments, communication is often not an easy task. Speech-language pathology services are important for helping people overcome or reduce these difficulties.
Susie Almon | posted May 16, 2011
Keys to Physical Wellness
Oftentimes, we become so preoccupied with our careers and taking care of our families that we push matters of health to the back burner. Yet, we forget that it’s difficult to enjoy life and loved ones if we’re not physically well.
Brian Boekhout | posted April 12, 2011
Avoid Slips and Falls This Winter
There’s no such thing as a leisurely stroll during the winter months in northern American cities. Take these special precautions to help reduce the risk of injury when encountering snow and slippery surfaces.
Angela Edney | posted January 10, 2011
Honor physical therapists during National Physical Therapy Month
October is National Physical Therapy Month, which honors physical therapists and physical therapist assistants who provide rehabilitative care aimed at helping people regain physical function, reduce pain, and improve mobility.
National Physical Therapy Month started in 1981 as National Physical...
Donna Deidrich | posted October 25, 2010
Helping Patients Manage Pain
Pain is a common complaint among older Americans. Usually, pain in this population is caused by more than one issue, such as from diseases like arthritis and cancer, or a physical injury from surgery or falls. Whether acute or chronic, pain can affect people’s ability to perform daily activities, as well as appetite, sleep, and mood.
Brian Boekhout | posted September 30, 2010