Concussion Rehabilitation: Returning Safely to Activity Concussions, a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI), occur when a blow or jolt to the head causes the brain to move rapidly back and forth within the skull. This sudden movement can lead to a temporary disruption of normal brain function, affecting cognitive processes, physical coordination, [...]
National Diabetes Month with Pro Staff Physical Therapy Diabetes is one of the most predominant chronic illnesses worldwide. In 2021, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) projected roughly 1 in 10 individuals between the ages of 20 and 79 have diabetes. November, National Diabetes Month, serves as a time to increase awareness and foster [...]
4 Simple Stretches That Help Increase Blood Flow Did you know that incorporating simple stretches into your daily routine can help increase blood flow and promote overall health? Stretching improves flexibility and range of motion and enhances circulation, essential for delivering oxygen and nutrients to your muscles and organs. Before we delve into [...]
Falls Prevention and Physical Therapy: What You Need to Know One in four adults over age 65 will experience a fall each year. A senior who falls can suffer devastating injury or, in some cases, death. Falls prevention starts with knowing the risk factors, and recovery from fall-related injury is possible with the [...]
How to cope with Vision & Vestibular Problems The visual and vestibular systems are closely related both physiologically and functionally and people with dysfunction in one or both systems often report feelings of dizziness and/or vertigo. The vestibular system includes the parts of the inner ear and brain that process the information involved [...]
Treat and prevent muscle soreness in cold weather Sports therapy is key for athletes during winter months. Whether you are new to the gym or a seasoned athlete, cold weather can affect your body. In these conditions, muscles are forced to work harder to complete tasks. This extra effort can result in muscle [...]
The Negative Effects of Prolonged Sitting and Workplace Tips From Pro Staff Physical Therapy Prolonged sitting has been described as the new smoking by many media outlets in recent years. Though this may seem exaggerated, it carries some degree of truth once you look more closely. From the commute to work, to the [...]
Don’t let an injury keep you out of the game. A sports related injury can be prevented by staying hydrated, taking time to rest, not overexerting yourself, and taking care of your body. Sustaining an injury is extremely disappointing at any point during the season, which is why it important to continuously [...]
Stretching has many health benefits for your body as well as your mind. Better posture, improved flexibility, stress relief and feeling better overall can be linked to the simple act of stretching. The best part is that stretching can have a positive impact on your quality of life in a number of ways. Whether [...]
You can be a perfect candidate for physical therapy and not even know it! The most common misconceptions that circle around physical therapy come from not knowing what it is. By understanding what physical therapy is, it will be much easier to realize if it is something that would be a beneficial solution. [...]
