Tag: db Orthopedic Physical Therapy
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Physical therapy can help prevent falls in elderly population
By Jerry Moczerniuk PT, DPT db Orthopedic Physical Therapy Falls have, for years, been a leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older adults in the United States. One in four Americans 65 years and older falls every year. Falls are a major cause of disability and death in older adults. Falls may also…
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Exercise therapy benefits individuals with hip and knee osteoarthritis
By Jerry Moczerniuk PT, DPT Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the leading causes of global disability. Arthritis foundation estimates that approximately 27 million people in the United States have osteoarthritis, with the knee and hip joints being most commonly affected. These two forms of osteoarthritis are also most adversely impactful on an individuals mobility, as…
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Ask a physical therapist to ‘screen’ your movements this spring
By David Bertone, PT, DPT, OCS Let’s talk about the last time you—or someone close to you—interviewed for a new job. Chances are that the first step was a phone screen with your potential employer, and when you passed that portion of the process with flying colors, you were then invited for an in-person interview.…
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Physical therapy relieves vertigo
By Jerry Moczerniuk Dizziness and vertigo are common issues that affect many individuals and often lead to seeking medical care, particularly in the aging population. There are many causes of dizziness, including a quick drop in blood pressure with positional change, changes in medications, blood vessel problems and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) just to name a…
