Is there any benefit for people with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease to...
Absolutely, but up until recently, there was a common belief that there was only a limited benefit, if any, for people with dementia or Alzheimer's to exercise. Fortunately research has been done to...
View ArticleFive things a good physical therapist does for you
As a physical therapist (PT) I appreciate that it can be very difficult for the average person to know what to expect from their physical therapist. Some people have the benefit of comparing their...
View ArticleHow do I know if I need a walker or cane?
As a Physical Therapist, I am often asked this question by the older people I work with, as well as their family members. Physical Therapists truly are the experts in "gait training", or analyzing how...
View ArticleWho can qualify for Home Physical Therapy?
I recently received a call from a gentleman asking about the criteria to qualify for home physical therapy. He was inquiring on behalf of his 79 year old mother. She was living independently in her own...
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