Physical therapy most often is prescribed following an accident or injury, or as part of the recovery process after a surgical procedure to help restore function and mobility, and minimize or eliminate pain. Some people may even undergo physical therapy as a means of injury prevention. When it comes to physical therapy, the benefits are many. Here are but a few of the benefits you can be afforded with physical therapy. Treating Underlying Conditions Pain just doesn’t appear without a reason. W ... [Read More]
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Rotator Cuff Injury
The shoulder is one of the most complex joints in the human body. It is the junction of 3 bones (the humerus, collarbone and scapula), 4 muscles (the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis) as well as tendons that surround the shoulder joint. The combination of the muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint are called the rotator cuff. When a rotator cuff injury happens, it can cause a lot of pain and reduce the function of the shoulder. Causes of A Rotator Cuff ... [Read More]
Problems from Sitting at a Desk All Day
You probably have seen the teaser in your newsfeed: “Why sitting for too long is the new smoking.” While we don’t advocate either practice, both can bring more harm than good. Whether you sit at a desk in an office or school, man a cash register or drive for hours at a time, there is no disputing the health hazards of sitting all day. Being stationary for long periods of time can lead to any number of health problems. The good news is you can take a stand against sitting, especially the more you ... [Read More]
How Important is Exercise for the Heart?
We’ve all heard it before: we should exercise more and eat healthier. But what specifically, can it do for your heart? Many studies have been done on the topic of exercise with respect to its cardiovascular benefits. The latest findings are that exercising 30 minutes a day can help a person lose weight, lower cholesterol levels, and reduce blood pressure by an average of 5-7 points. Exercise strengthens the muscles of the body, including the heart, which is also a muscle. It helps the heart w ... [Read More]
How a Workers’ Compensation Program Can Reduce Recovery Time
Whether you have suffered an accident while on the job or have experienced an injury as a direct result of your employment, you could benefit greatly from aid provided by a Workers’ (also called workman’s) compensation program. Any business, no matter the industry or the level of skill, is required to provide a standard of benefits in the event that their employees might get hurt on the job. While it’s no secret that this is beneficial to their employees, establishing a workers’ compensation prog ... [Read More]
