Fall Hiking: Hiking Tips for Active Older Adults
As temperatures start to cool off more people tend to look for outdoor activities. Hiking can be a great way to exercise for people of all ages. Hiking helps to maintain health and fitness, see nature and enjoy sunshine! There is no age limit on hiking! Many older adults hike well into their 70s and […]
Why Does My MRI Report Degenerative Changes?
In the United States roughly 30 million MRI scans are performed each year (Envrad, 2022). MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging. MRI uses non-invasive imaging technology to produce a three-dimensional, detailed images of the body. In fact, MRIs do not expose the body to any radiation! MRIs are a great imaging tool, but are very […]
Spinal Stabilization: What Is It & Why Is It Important?
Why start with spinal stabilization exercises? Spina stabilization is one of the top three reasons patients come in to physical therapy. Why Stabilization? Current research suggests that 1 out of 4 people will experience an episode of low back pain (LBP) within the next 6 months. This back pain will be bad enough to bring […]
Prehabilitation: Come to Physical Therapy Before Surgery
Did you know physical therapy is not just for after surgery! Getting physical therapy before surgery can help cause a quicker recovery! What is Prehabilitation? Prehabilitation is a term that indicates treatment before a surgery. A study by Durrand, Singh, and Danjoux (2019) compares prehabilitation to getting ready to ‘weather the storm’ of an operation. […]
Physical Therapy for Common Vestibular Problems
In our last blog we talked about the structure of the vestibular system. Today, we’re going to talk about two common vestibular disorders and how physical therapy can help! Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) BPPV is characterized by sudden onset, vertigo of a short duration. Vertigo is defined as an illusion of movement. Patients with […]
