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Diabetes and Physical Therapy
Next up in our series on physical therapy and non-communicable diseases we are going to discuss the research findings on the benefits of exercise and physical therapy on preventing and controlling diabetes. But first, what is diabetes? "Diabetes mellitus is a...
Cardiovascular Disease and Physical Therapy
Since February is American Heart Month let's begin this series on physical therapy and non-communicable diseases with research findings on the benefits of exercise and physical therapy on preventing and treating cardiovascular disease. First, we must define...
Physical Therapy and Non-Communicable Diseases
According to the World Confederation for Physical Therapy, "there is increasing global recognition of the role of physical therapists in preventing and treating non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, and risk factors such as...
A Family Who Moves Together…
...Stays Together Here in NC we are all dreaming of Spring and hoping that the groundhogs don't see their shadows today! January brought many inches of snow but also teased us with 70 degree, Spring-like weather a few times. As we look forward to Spring, we here at...
Ergonomic Parenting Tips
It's a new year and many people will welcome a new member into their family this year. When preparing for the arrival of your child here are some tips on why it is important to create an ergonomically friendly nursery; as well as tips for maintaining proper body...
New Year, New You: Healthy Tips for Every Decade
A new year is just a few days away and many of you have probably made resolutions for 2018. For some of you exercising and staying healthy are at the top of your resolution list. Our friends over at MoveForwardPT compiled a great list of decade-based-tips from...
Dry Needling FAQ’s
What is dry needling? Dry needling is a technique physical therapists use (where allowed by state law) for the treatment of pain and movement impairments. The technique uses a “dry” needle, one without medication or injection, inserted through the skin into areas of...
Tips for Shoveling Snow Safely
While the first day of winter is still a few weeks away, many parts of the U.S. are already seeing snowfall. With snowfall comes the task of shoveling sidewalks and driveways to clear them. Snow shoveling, while it is a necessary task, it is also a repetitive one that...
Backpack Safety
School is in full swing and kids' backpacks are full of textbooks, notebooks, folders, pencils, and more! Did you know that a backpack that is too heavy can cause many problems for kids? Problems like back and shoulder pain and poor posture are some of the most common...
Cancer and Physical Therapy: Part 2
Cancer, and the treatments for it, can cause physical problems such as pain, numbness, swelling, weakness, loss of balance, and difficulty moving or walking. With help from a physical therapist, exercise can benefit many cancer-related problems.