Statistics show that 31 million Americans suffer from low back pain at any given time, while neck pain ranks as the fourth leading cause of disability. Americans also spent more than $134 billion between 1996 and 2016 on treating chronic neck and low back pain, $12 billion of which patients paid out of pocket. How […]
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Breathing may seem like a natural function, but did you know you can use it to optimize your physical health? Your breathing mechanics can play a significant role in the way your body handles viruses and other ailments; more specifically how better breathing can help you prevent COVID-19. How We’re Supposed to Breathe
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Retaining quad strength helps you in everyday activity such as standing up and bending or straightening your knee. As you get older, some physical therapy may be required to keep quad muscles strong and maintain independence.
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While many states places restrictions on access to physical therapy, Colorado is among those that permit “direct access” to PT. If you live in Colorado, are you reaping the benefits of that? What is direct access? Direct access to physical therapy means that insurance will cover your evaluation and treatment services with a physical therapist
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If you’re one of the 8 in every 10 people who experience lower back pain severe enough to think you should probably seek treatment, be assured that it’s probably not due to a serious problem. You may connect your low back problem to: A lot of sitting, including sitting to drive. Improper stance when bending
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Do you have hyperkyphosis? You probably know it as hunchback. If your spine is curving more than it has in the past, you’re probably chalking it up to aging. But who wants to look old? Let’s tackle that hunchback posture with some physical therapy before it gets worse. Treating and preventing hunchback posture If the
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Your muscles, bones and joints all work together to help you keep your balance as you age. Here’s what you need to know to keep moving well so you don’t risk a fall!
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We spend our working lives preparing for retirement, establishing savings accounts and IRAs, but not much time making sure we have our health in retirement. Often in all the planning before we retire, we neglect to anticipate changes in mental and physical wellness that can turn a happy, active retirement into a sedentary one. As
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Many older adults are hesitant to bring up pelvic floor dysfunction with their doctors. After all, urinating when you don’t mean to is embarrassing, and some patients fear that they will share their humiliating stories only to be told that they should accept wearing adult diapers for the rest of their lives. Seek help for
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Simply standing up is harder than it looks! When you add in shifting your weight, stepping, navigating hazards and more, it’s no wonder that so many older adults struggle with balance. Because balance issues can lead to falls, it’s important to understand why you might be struggling with balance. With that knowledge, you can notice potential
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