Physical Therapy

Pain. Stiffness. Discomfort. These are the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. But in today’s world, arthritic patients can improve their mobility and strength with physical therapy treatment programs. In fact, a new study shows that people who have rheumatoid arthritis – yet believe in their ability to achieve physical activity goals – are more likely to […]READ MORE

Maybe you only need to lose 10 to 15 pounds. Maybe you need lose more. When you have several pounds to lose, the stakes get even higher. High blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, heart disease: these are some of the diseases connected to obesity. A new study gives us another reason to lose weight before […]READ MORE

Bodywork and manual therapy are general terms that refer to body manipulation therapies used for relaxation and pain relief. Massage and chiropractic are two well-known forms of manual therapy. The idea behind bodywork is that people learn (or are forced by injury or stress into) unnatural ways of moving or holding their bodies. This unnatural […]READ MORE

Plantar fasciitis. Bunions. Hammertoe. These are dirty words to the fitness enthusiast. Where would we be without the strength of our feet? How would we run those miles, dance those salsa steps or pedal that elliptical machine? Yet so many people take their feet for granted – until they need to see a doctor or […]READ MORE

Morton’s neuroma is a swollen or thickened nerve in the ball of your foot. When your toes are squeezed together too often and for too long, the nerve that runs between your toes can swell and get thicker. This swelling can make it painful when you walk on that foot. High-heeled, tight, or narrow shoes […]READ MORE

Difficulty swallowing is also called dysphagia. It is usually a sign of a problem with your throat or esophagus—the muscular tube that moves food and liquids from the back of your mouth to your stomach. Although dysphagia can happen to anyone, it is most common in older adults, premature babies, and people with problems of […]READ MORE

Almost everyone has used a walking aid at some time, even if it was just playing around with crutches that belonged to someone else. As a result, most people think they know how to use equipment like canes. But there are some simple principles that will make using your walking aid easier and safer. As […]READ MORE

A bone spur (osteophyte) is a bony growth formed on normal bone, as the body tries to repair itself by building extra bone. It generally forms in response to pressure, rubbing, or stress that continues over a long period of time. Most people think of something sharp when they think of a “spur,” but a […]READ MORE

Baseball player Scott Podsednik stole 35 bases with the Royals and the Dodgers last season, but it’s now May and he has yet to take a Major League at-bat this year. Sports Illustrated wonders when Podsednik will return to form- if ever. Why? Plantar faciitis. This some-what mysterious but incredibly agonizing foot inflammation has sidelined […]READ MORE

When you’re trying to manage your household with low vision there are two steps you can take to help make your daily life easier: adjusting your lighting and labeling and marking difficult to read items. Lighting You should always position lighting so that it is aimed at what you want to see, and away from […]READ MORE