Tag: ProFysio Physical Therapy
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New law permits physical therapists to perform dry needling under certain conditions
Prior to 2017, the doctors of physical therapy at ProFysio, and many other physical therapy clinics, were providing dry needling treatment to their patients for conditions like tendinopathy, myofascial trigger points, shoulder pain, and TMJ syndrome. All of the physical therapists at ProFysio that were providing the treatment had completed additional academic and practical training…
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Winter means changing your exercise routine
Colder weather means some changes to how we exercise. There are physiological changes that occur in your body related to activity when the mercury drops. Joints become stiffer, your body tries to conserve heat by reducing blood flow to your skin and muscles, and your heart has to work a little harder in the cold.…
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For critically ill, leaving the ICU is just the beginning
Patients who are discharged from the ICU can experience significant losses of physical, mental and cognitive abilities. This group of problems is called post-intensive care syndrome (PICS). It’s a serious issue that’s now recognized as a public health burden. The effects of PICS are wide-reaching. Physical declines can lead to serious difficulty completing basic daily…
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The road to recovery: How can physical therapy help COVID survivors?
For patients that have experienced moderate or severe COVID infections, the symptoms of the disease can be persistent and negatively impact balance, endurance, cardiovascular health, strength, cognition, overall function and quality of life long after the acute phase of the disease. Through research and case studies we are continuing to learn more about COVID and…
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Physical therapists diagnose movement ‘illnesses’
By Dr. Leonard J. Somarriba For people who are sick, going to the doctor and getting a diagnosis is common sense. But who do you see for diagnosis if you’ve got a movement “illness”? If your knee hurts when you go hiking, you can’t get on and off the floor to play with your kids,…
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Physical therapy isn’t just for pain, it can keep you healthy for life
You know that physical activity is good for you. The benefits are well researched and the list is impressive. Here’s just a sampling: Releases endorphins to make you feel good and fight depression Helps control weight Prevents diseases like stroke, diabetes and some forms of cancer Improves sleep Helps you live longer Recent studies even…
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How does cupping work?
Before we answer the question of how cupping works, your first question may be: Does cupping actually work? The answer is “yes.” A recent systematic review (basically an analysis and summary of high quality studies) published in the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies in 2020 concluded that “dry cupping was found to be effective…
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Physical therapy can help you live healthier and longer
People usually see a physical therapist for pain or loss of function. But, did you know that as experts in movement science physical therapists can help you live healthier and live longer? There is strong evidence suggesting that movement is a valuable predictor of future health and resilience against disease. Physical therapists are movement specialists,…
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Insurers move from ‘sick care’ towards ‘well care’
TRICARE, the health care program for uniformed service members, has decided to waive the cost-sharing requirement of up to three visits to a physical therapist for low back pain. They’ve said that the goal is to encourage more use of “high-value” treatments for low back pain. TRICARE tells us in their summary of this demonstration…