Tag: Princeton Rehabilitation
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Health Matters: Occupational therapy can help cancer-related cognitive problems
By Chrysanne Karnick Cancer and its treatment can cause varying side effects for patients, compromising their function and day-to-day life. In addition to physical side effects, many patients experience cognitive impairment, often described as an overall feeling of mental fogginess. In fact, more than 70% of people with cancer experience cognitive problems, according to the…
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Health Matters 8/27: Working from Home Can Be a Pain in the Neck
By Megan Advani, PT, DPT There are plenty of great things about working from home, like a commute calculated in feet rather than miles and a relaxed dress code. But there is a downside to the change in work environment brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Makeshift workspaces and ill-defined work schedules can be hard…
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Health Matters 6/11: Physical Therapy Plays Key Role in Osteoporosis Treatment
By Sangita Verma, PT, DPT, MBA, GCS According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, 1 in 2 women and up to 1 in 4 men over age 50 will break a bone because of osteoporosis. Often, that will be the first time they learn that they have the disease. Commonly referred to as a silent disease…
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Health Matters 2/19: Proper Posture Can Help Relieve and Prevent Lower Back Pain
Sunita Mani, PT, DPT, MBA, CEAS Are you slouching as you read this? Are your shoulders rounded? Is your neck bent forward? If you’re like most people, you neglect your posture often. Unfortunately, if you forget about your posture for too long, your lower back may give you a painful reminder. At Princeton Rehabilitation, a…
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HEALTH MATTERS 1/22: Older Adults at Greater Risk for Falls and Fractures
By Linda A. Lucuski, PT, DPT Did you know that according to the National Institute on Aging, more than 1 in 3 people age 65 years or older falls each year? Moreover, thousands of older adults sustain significant injuries, including fractures, after a fall. Physical therapy, however, can help older adults recover from falls and…
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Health Matters 12/4: Physical Therapy Can Help Speed Recovery After Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery
By Sangita Verma, PT, DPT, MBA, GCS After hip or knee replacement surgery, many patients are eager to return to the activities they love – from golfing and gardening to playing tennis or simply playing with the grandkids. Physical therapy plays an important role in the recovery process. With exercises designed to strengthen the muscles…
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Health Matters 10/2: COVID-19 Rehabilitation and Recovery
By Linda A. Lucuski, P.T. More than 6.5 million Americans have contracted COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic, according the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and thousands more are diagnosed every week. And while most people suffer mild to moderate symptoms, some may develop complications that could have lasting health effects. Princeton Rehabilitation,…
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Health Matters 7/31: Golf Rehab Can Help You Get Game Back Up to Par
Barbara Kutch, P.T., D.P.T, C.S.C.S. With golf generally considered a safe and healthy outdoor activity during the COVID-19 pandemic, an increasing number of people have taken to the course. According to the National Golf Foundation, play was up more than 6% nationally – the equivalent of about 2.4 million more rounds than in May 2019.…
