One of the most alarming statistics is the amount of fall-related injuries occurring in the older adult population. According to the National Council on Aging NCOA (LINK), falls are the…
As a Physical Therapist, I have heard the term āgetting old isnāt for sissiesā far too many times. As people age, it is no surprise that they discover getting around…
As you age, one of the tasks that you may find increasingly difficult to perform is getting into and out of your vehicle. This can increase the need for assistance…
As the health of our nation continues to decline, healthcare expenditures continue to skyrocket. According to the National Health Expend Data Factsheet (LINK), National Health Expenditures (NHE) grew by 4.6%…
So youāve just had knee replacement surgery, and like hundreds of patients have experienced, the healthcare team is recommending home discharge after just a few days in the hospital post-surgery.…
Every year over 795,000 Americans have a stroke, and every 4 minutes someone dies of a stroke. (Link) Strokes are also the leading cause of disability and the 5th leading…
Click the Play Button to Hear an Audio Version of this Blog The decision to start physical rehabilitation is definitely not an easy one to make. There are tons of…
There is no doubt that the rising cost of healthcare, rising premiums, and increased limitations on covered services are causing a strain on the American healthcare system. The rising cost…
Anyone in the world will tell you that we are definitely living in times of uncertainty. COVID-19 of 2020 has ravaged the world causing mass layoffs, business closures, and financial…
Click on the Play Button to hear an Audio Version of this Blog Whether you consider yourself an active individual or not, there is no denying that remaining physically active…