by Net Health | Apr 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
Physical therapy can play a very important role in helping people both manage their diabetes and prevent many of the complications that arise from this chronic condition. Diabetes is a chronic disease that currently affects 34.2 million adults in the United...
by Net Health | Mar 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
Herniated disc pain is one of the most debilitating ailments affecting individuals from age 30 and up. Herniated discs in the lower back and neck can irritate nearby nerves, causing individuals extreme pain in the neck, shoulders, arms, and/or legs. The pain caused by...
by Net Health | Jan 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
Arthritis is a common ailment that can drastically impact your quality of life and affect you at any age. Individuals who focus on improving their range of motion and follow a strength training plan can significantly minimize arthritis symptoms. Individuals...
by Net Health | Dec 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
Digging out boxes of holiday decorations, hauling packages to and from the car, hiding gifts away on the higher shelves at the back of your closet … the Holiday Season certainly requires its fair share of bending, lifting and reaching. This, coupled with the cooler...
by Net Health | Nov 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
November is a month when gratitude takes its place in the spotlight of American culture. Yet, with the challenges our country has faced this year, a popular notion as we approach the final weeks of 2020 is “let’s just get this year over with.” ...
by Net Health | Oct 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
We all know that visiting your physician for an annual physical is critical in maintaining long-term health, just as dental exams twice each year helps ensure oral health throughout a lifetime. But what about annual check-ups with a physical therapist? According...
by Net Health | Sep 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
As the school year gains momentum during the COVID crisis and more kids and families adjust to various levels of at-home learning, parents and instructors should not overlook what should be a standard facet of all children’s curriculum: physical activity. Kids need...
by Net Health | Aug 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
Despite being the largest and perhaps most complicated joints in our bodies, our knees are naturally docile. They’re easily influenced by what’s going on above and below them, in other words, not making many decisions on their own. That’s why when one experiences knee...
by Net Health | Jul 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Is running bad for your knees? Physical therapists say this is a common question among both avid runners and those who may start running for exercise or to participate in that first 5K. It’s a question that highlights a common concern about running – that it’s an...
by Net Health | Jun 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
Warmer weather means lighter clothing all around, and footwear is no exception. But before you grab the flip-flops for summer outings and activities, physical therapists join other medical professionals in offering a word of caution: long-term flip-flop use can be...
