Staying Active with Back Pain
Studies suggest that about 8 percent of all adults have persistent or chronic back pain, limiting their abilities and movement. Back pain is something many--as many as 8 in 10 people--will experience in their lifetimes.
A serious back injury, major back surgery, or experiencing occasional back pain can all disrupt your normal routine and lead you to become less active. If the pain starts to become unbearable, it may be tempting to take pain relievers and just rest in bed, but it is actually imp...
Posted on 2022-11-09
What is Physical Therapy?
October is National Physical Therapy Month. It's a time to raise awareness about the many benefits of PT and a great opportunity, for us at Therafit Physical Therapy, to appreciate all that our PTs, PTAs, and students do to transform lives.
What is physical therapy? And how might it help you? We'll provide answers to these questions and more in this blog.
What is Physical Therapy?
Physical therapy is treatment or series of treatments that are performed by a trained physical therapist to ...
Posted on 2022-10-14
September is Fall Prevention Month. Here's What You Need to Know.
With September being National Falls Prevention Awareness Month, this is a good opportunity to assess risks of falls and to take steps to prevent falls from happening to you or others. About 3 million older adults are treated in the ER for injuries from falls every year, and approximately 20 percent of falls result in serious injuries, says the CDC.
In fact, falls are among the leading causes of serious injury (e.g., fractures) and death for seniors in the US. And, while falls are more comm...
Posted on 2022-09-14
Dealing with Arthritis? Consider This First.
Arthritis is a chronic condition that causes inflammation of the joints. It can cause pain, stiffness, and swelling. The hips, knees, hands, and spine are the most commonly affected joints. Arthritis is not a single disease but an umbrella term that includes a variety of different types. Some of the more common examples are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.
While physical therapy might not be the first treatment you think of for arthriti...
Posted on 2022-08-18
4 Tips for Safer Summer Travel
Hopefully you are planing on taking a much-needed summer vacation in the next few weeks. From seeing family and friends; to doing new things, exploring new places; to taking a break from work and everyday routines--taking a vacation can be great for your soul and overall health.
Traveling, however, can also pose a number of potential health hazards. A big one is sitting for prolonged periods of time in awkward, cramped spaces in a car or on a plane. Others are standing in lines at airports and ...
Posted on 2022-07-20
