Treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
We use our hands almost as much as any part of our body, so it’s no surprise that this usage can cause some serious issues to the joints and muscles in our hands. Plaguing over 7 million people each year, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) can be very painful and limit motor function in the hands. Luckily. Research has shown that there are a variety of different exercises and remedies you can try right at home. What is Carpal Tunnel? While...
Brain-Computer Interfaces: Connected Therapy
As with most healthcare fields and practices, technology is one thing that constantly pushes the envelope of available treatments. While there will certainly always be a demand for any range of PT, OT, and SLP professionals, some therapies might only reach their true potential through emerging technologies like brain-computer interfaces. Whether it’s using iPads to help with language acquisition or even exoskeletons for...
Senior Physical Therapy
For many, physical therapy can be a way to regain independence and accelerate the recovery process. Although a wide range of age groups can benefit, senior physical therapy can provide older adults with numerous positive health effects. Over time, our bodies tend to lose flexibility, strength, and balance. For those who keep up a regular exercise regimen, these things may not be out of reach, yet not everyone is as fortunate. Loss of...
Physiotherapy and Chiropractic: The Best Fit
Experts estimate that as much as 80% of the population will experience back pain in their lifetime, so it’s no surprise that there is a heated debate over the best form of treatment. While many assume that physiotherapists and chiropractors are in a heated rivalry over your back ailments – that’s just not true. While both physical therapy options have shown to help, there are a variety of factors that come into play when choosing...
PT’s Guide To: Pain Management Diets
Food as medicine is a well-known deep-rooted theory of which there is much debate and speculation. However it cannot be argued, as there is insurmountable evidence out there, that foods high in certain vitamins and minerals have healing abilities. No matter what side of the debate you’re on, physical therapists should consider adding a nutrition consultation session for the patients who don’t seem to be progressing with pain...