How to Improve Your Hand Arthritis Without Surgery
Help to relieve your pain from hand arthritis by watching exercise videos with Dr. Patrick Donovan of Heather Lane PT in Denver.
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Engaging Mind and Body to Fight the Ugly Truth of Ageism
Fighting ageism in today’s world takes a commitment of mind and body. Reject stereotypes about aging, and keep your body moving!
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Seniors: Bike Saddle Pain Have You on the Hot Seat?
Take these steps to guard against bike saddle pain so you can continue to ride! Riding a bicycle is great exercise and a good way for seniors to stay active during the pandemic.
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Medicare Coverage for Physical Therapy, Part 3
Medicare Advantage and Medigap plans can help you pay for physical therapy services. Learn details in Part 3 of our Medicare and Physical Therapy series.
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Medicare Coverage for Physical Therapy: Part 2
In the first part of our Medicare series, we reviewed the parts of Medicare and talked briefly about Medicare coverage for physical therapy. Now let’s dive into some of the details of Medicare coverage for physical therapy—exactly what’s covered and how much you’ll pay additionally. You’ll remember that Medicare Parts A and B are referred
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Clear Up Your Confusion about Medicare Benefits: The Complete Guide, Part 1
Medicare can be confusing! To help sort it out, this is Part 1 of Heather Lane PT’s 3-part guide to Medicare and how it’s used with healthcare services.
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What’s the Big Deal About Balance, and How Can it Affect You as You Age?
At least 1 out of every 4 Americans aged 65 and older take a fall each year. Make
sure you’re not in this number when you understand balance and take the steps necessary to
stay on your feet!
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Why Sleep Changes When You Get Older (And How to Get Better Rest)
Seniors and sleep often have a complicated relationship, leading older adults to question whether sleep is a friend or foe. Insomnia plagues nearly 50% of adults 65 and older, and millions more toss and turn every night because of other sleep-disrupting factors. Some seniors give up on eight hours of sleep altogether, rationalizing that they
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Physical Therapy is Helping Both Patients and Non-patients During the Covid-19 Pandemic
If you’ve been sedentary because of a Covid-19 diagnosis or because of activity limitations from staying home so much, your body may need physical therapy to aid in your recovery and return to your normal strength and activity levels.
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Advanced Osteoarthritis and Athletes: How Physical Therapy Can Help You Return To Competitive Sports
Joint pain can make even everyday activities challenging. For athletes, the degenerative pain of osteoarthritis can feel especially devastating. If you’re used to the challenges and health benefits of participating in sports, slowing down is a big adjustment. The good news is that you may not have to give up your sport for long. With
