Surgical procedures can be tasking on the body, and many complications such as scar tissue build can form after a surgical procedure. This can limit your mobility and hinder your full range of movement. If this is left untreated, it can potentially permanently limit your mobility. Physical therapy helps break down scar tissue and improve mobility and …
Sometimes our bodies need a helping hand. This could be because of injuries, surgeries, medical conditions, or just age. Occupational and physical therapy are both forms of therapy designed to help the body in some way. However, it can be hard to distinguish the two apart. While occupational and physical therapy shares some overlap, they …
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Studies indicate that happy people are generally healthier with fewer instances of illness. If you don’t describe yourself as happy, consider yourself a work-in-progress. As you continue your work to become a happier, healthier you, keep in mind that “happy” doesn’t look the same on everyone. Generally, a happy person is adequately satisfied with the …
Summit Healthcare has made it possible for you to seek help with mental health issues in the same office where you have your annual wellness exam. We’ve all experienced stress related to relationships, work, finances, caregiving, and a variety of other situations in our lives. For those times when stress becomes overwhelming, Summit Healthcare’s five …
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Wounds that don’t show significant improvement in seven days may be chronic—and they need attention from an expert. “The most common misconceptions I hear from patients are, ‘I can take care of my wound at home,’ and ‘It’ll heal on its own,’” says Jeromy Cronin, Director of Wound Care and Hyperbaric at Summit Healthcare. “Effective …
Sometimes, there are occasions when normal medication, or how it is delivered isn’t ideal. When oral medications don’t do the job, or a medication can’t be metabolised, IV therapy can fill the void. Keep reading to learn about IV therapy, and what we can use it for. What can be impacted by IV therapy? Infusion …
Pain in your feet or ankles can change how you walk—and leave your back hurting, too. THE FEET AND ankles are the body’s shock absorbers. With every step you take, they absorb and distribute the force exerted by the ground. A variety of conditions, including arthritis, plantar fasciitis, fallen arches, and bunions, can cause pain …
Is there ever a good time to be injured? While the answer is obviously no, consider this. Wouldn’t you rather have an injury right now, as autumn starts? It’s especially lucky that you got to take advantage of spring and summer before an injury occurred. Regardless, it’s always a good idea to look into physical …
Summit Healthcare’s Therapy Services team provides pediatric and adult occupational, physical, and speech therapy to residents of the White Mountain Community and all of northeastern Arizona. “I LIKE TO SAY that as much as we are helping people with the physical and practical challenges they are facing, we are also in the hope business,” says …
To care for your loved one, you must first take care of yourself. APPROXIMATELY 44 MILLION Americans act as unpaid caregivers for a loved one who is older or otherwise in need of assistance. It’s an admirable task—and one that can take a toll on a caregiver’s physical and mental health. Whether assisting a loved …
