Every October, many campaigns, fundraisers, races, and events seek to raise awareness, provide support, and raise funds for researching breast cancer treatments. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 240,000 women and 2,100 men are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. The survival rate is high due in part to the compassion and care […]
Caring for a loved one recovering from an injury or struggling with a health condition — whether it’s a parent, spouse, or relative — can be difficult. You want to be there for them and their needs, but you may be having a hard time keeping up with your responsibilities. But the thought of moving […]
As your body’s most flexible joint, your shoulder is also the most complex joint. And you already know just how important properly and painless functioning shoulders are to your daily routines and workload. Shoulder troubles of all sorts can not only make your day-to-day life a struggle, but they can also make certain tasks downright […]
The water flowing constantly through your body helps with innumerable bodily functions that are fundamental to your continued health. As you can imagine, dehydration of any kind can put these functions in jeopardy of inefficiency or outright failure in more severe cases. But with IV therapy, dehydration caused by a variety of circumstances can be remedied […]
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 […]
One of the most successfully performed surgeries in the United States is total knee replacement surgery. Many adults in the United States suffer from arthritis which can lessen mobility as they get older, and eventually lead to a lower quality of life. Total knee replacement surgery can help regain a higher quality of life as well as […]
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 […]
Sleep apnea is a medical condition that affects over 200,000 people every year in the United States alone. Sleep apnea is broken down into obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea. Central sleep apnea is far more rare and is caused by the brain not properly sending signals to your muscles. Obstructive sleep apnea is […]
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that work together to provide stability and strength in the shoulder joint. Unfortunately, tears or damage to these muscles and tendons can occur due to various factors. In this blog post, we will discuss the top ways people tear their rotator cuff. Trauma One of […]
Hip replacement surgery is a major medical procedure that people tend to run into later on in their life. It can relieve chronic pain and help improve one’s quality of life. While the decision to have such surgery is ultimately up to you and your doctor, there are some indicators that it may be time […]
