October is a special month for physical therapists and their patients! It is National Physical Therapy Awareness Month. This annual observance is dedicated to recognizing the invaluable role that physical therapy plays in improving the lives of individuals with...
Pulse oximetry is a way to estimate how much oxygen your blood is carrying without the need for blood testing. The oxygen reading from a pulse oximeter is called SpO2 which stands for “peripheral capillary oxygen saturation”. This is an estimate of the amount of...
Heart disease is a leading cause of death and disability. This shouldn’t be a surprise – it’s been at the top of the list for years. You know that taking care of your heart is important. That means doing things like eating right, avoiding smoking, and exercising...
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is responsible for a lot of bad stuff. But, if you look really hard and maybe squint just right, there are a few less-than-terrible things to be found. The pandemic forced society to quickly adapt. It pushed forward the adoption of new...
Research has shown that positive expectations increase the chances of a good outcome. It's the old self-fulfilling prophecy; your attitude determines your approach to situations. If you believe you'll be successful, you'll likely put in more effort. You'll be more...
Stories about hiring difficulties are all over the news right and physical therapy clinics haven't been left out. An aging population with more chronic diseases has been pushing up the need for physical therapy for years. The pandemic has accelerated the problem....
During the COVID-19 pandemic, activity levels dropped for a lot of people. Between stay at home orders, gym closures and working from home, people became more sedentary. On top of that, there were shortages of equipment like dumbbells and bicycles, making staying...
You know that physical activity is good for you. The benefits are well researched and the list is impressive. Here's just a sampling: Releases endorphins to make you feel good and fight depression Helps control weight Prevents diseases like stroke, diabetes and some...
By: Dr. Jeanette Kochman, PT, DPT, OCS Physical therapists help people of all ages and abilities reduce pain, improve or restore mobility, and stay active and fit throughout life. We encourage everyone to take advantage of physical therapy services at Lifeline. There...
COVID has certainly made the importance of health very clear and we have all seen how quickly things can change with an illness. While COVID is currently front and center in most people's thoughts, it isn't the only thing out there that can change your life. Heart...
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