What is Pulmonary Rehabilitation, and Do I Need It?
If you have shortness of breath because of lung problems, the answer is YES. Anyone with a pulmonary diagnosis and regular symptoms–coughing, sputum production, fatigue, shortness of breath at rest or with exertion–can benefit from pulmonary rehabilitation. ...
What is Pulmonary Rehabilitation, and Do I Need It?
If you have shortness of breath because of lung problems, the answer is YES. Anyone with a pulmonary diagnosis and regular symptoms–coughing, sputum production, fatigue, shortness of breath at rest or with exertion–can benefit from pulmonary rehabilitation. ...
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How COPD Affects Daily Living
Living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can mean facing changes in ability to perform daily activities. Managing shortness of breath and fatigue from simple tasks like getting dressed is a reality for many. You might also find...
What Physical Therapy Can Do For Arthritis
Arthritis is a chronic condition that causes inflammation of the joints. It can cause pain, stiffness, and swelling. The hips, knees, hands, and spine are the most commonly affected joints. Arthritis is not a single disease but an umbrella term...
Is Physical Therapy More Effective Than Surgery for Degenerative Meniscal Tears?
By Rachel Long, PT, DPT Approximately 25% of people older than 50 experience knee pain from degenerative joint disease. Degenerative joint disease is also known as osteoarthritis (OA) and is a leading cause of disability among older adults. Knee...
5 Things Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You About Your Breathing Issues
Breathing issues are more common than you may realize. While some are caused by usual suspects such as allergies and exercise, others have more unexpected culprits such as medications or certain diseases. For example, the common cold, flu, and...
What is the Best Way to Get on and off the Floor?
By Rachel Long, PT, DPT Whether you want to play with your grandkids, clean your floors the old fashioned way, or have found yourself on the floor after a fall, here are a few simple steps that make getting down there or back up a lot easier....
Fibromyalgia – What to Do When the Fibro Ignites
As we head into the dog days of summer, the weather is heating up. For the nearly 5 million people in the United States with Fibromyalgia, they might experience a different kind of heat - the burning pain that typically comes along with this...
Cupping Therapy
By Rachel Long, PT, DPT Cupping therapy is a soft tissue mobilization technique that uses glass or plastic cups placed over the skin to create negative pressure through suction. It is an ancient technique that is becoming more popular in modern...
Is Physical Therapy Beneficial for Treating Plantar Fasciitis?
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. The plantar fascia is a thick band of connective tissue on the bottom of the foot that can become inflamed due to repetitive strain. Risk factors for developing plantar fasciitis:...
Your PT Can’t Do Your Exercises For You
If you've been to physical therapy, you likely got a home exercise program. Research says that if you do your home exercise program, you'll have a significantly better chance of meeting your goals and feeling better. Not doing your program...