by buildpt | Oct 5, 2019 | General
When only one in three adults get the recommended amount of physical activity their bodies need each week (according to the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition), it’s difficult for we as physical therapists to find fault when an...
by buildpt | Sep 30, 2019 | General
Following a stroke, the rehabilitation process often focuses on improving the survivor’s ability to move and perform everyday tasks, with a lesser emphasis on general aerobic fitness. This is likely a mistake – at least when it comes to long-term...
by buildpt | Sep 30, 2019 | General
October is National Physical Therapy month, a time when physical therapists like Greg Schroeder of Logan not only celebrate their profession, but also educate others about the role physical therapy plays in improving the health and vitality of...
by buildpt | Sep 9, 2019 | General
When we’re young, falls are treated as teaching opportunities. “Get back on your feet, brush yourself off and keep moving toward your goals,” we were told. But as we age, falls take on a much greater...
by buildpt | Sep 9, 2019 | General
For decades, the standard and recommended response to an injured muscle, tendon or ligament was to “apply RICE,” an acronym that stands for a protocol of rest, ice, compression and elevation. Yet these days, according to Logan physical...
by buildpt | Sep 7, 2019 | General
During a time when health care professionals and researchers are seriously reevaluating the effectiveness and safety of prescription drug use for chronic pain, it’s worth noting that physical therapy has long been...
