Mothers are awesome, aren’t they? Mine definitely is. My wife is also a great mother of a beautiful daughter and we are expecting our second child this summer. My mother-in-law is a great mother. My sister and sisters-in-law are great mothers. I have colleagues who are great mothers. I have patients who are great mothers.
There is no denying that everyone has been experiencing some very unsettling times related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). These unsettling times have created fear and uncertainty that oftentimes seems to be controlling our life. This can be especially true for those who are already suffering from chronic pain, those who have contracted the virus, and even those who have had to suffer from fear and uncertainty of a family member contracting the virus (like those individuals on the front line and their families).
What are “trigger points,” and how do you know if you have one?
Jackie Manning, ARNP
X marks the spot! There’s a lot of talk floating around these days about “being triggered.” Emotionally, this refers to the discomfort felt when a sensitive issue comes up in conversation. The cause is usually past trauma.
To Our Patients,
Our offices continue to stay open during the COVID-19 crisis.
Our staff is committed to your care and take necessary precautions throughout the day.
If you have any questions about COVID-19,
Although not yet common practice, the inclusion of a Physical Therapist as a member of the tracheostomy team, could be a game changer in the recovery process. Specifically, a PT plays a pivotal role in assisting patients to adjust to a “new normal” in the face of anatomical changes to the neck and windpipe.
Strive! patient Marcia Bailey shares her story and journey to recovery after having a stroke.
Learn more:
https://striverehab.com/physical-therapy-rehabilitation/
Osteoarthritis Pain: What You “Kneed” to Know
Yes, osteoarthritis is a common cause of knee stiffness and pain, especially in people over 50.
No, arthritic knees don’t have to keep you from doing the things you enjoy!
Knee pain often creates a vicious cycle: It hurts, so you don’t want to move.
Dr Jessica Heller Strive! Physical Therapist explains how she is making a difference. “PT is a way to help you move the best that you can move”.
Watch the video and learn more:
It’s a solution so obvious, it’s hidden right under your nose, as some mindfulness enthusiasts may say! 1. Breathe. 2. Exhale. 3. Repeat. These are the steps to the breathing process that “has been shown to reduce stress, increase alertness and boost your immune system.”
But is this just overly simplistic, woo woo pop psychology?
From The New York Times:
Deadly Falls in Older Americans Are Rising. Here’s How to Prevent Them.
The rate of deaths after falls is rising for people over 75, a new study shows. But falls are avoidable for most seniors. We have some tips.
for people over 75, a new study shows.
Strive! continues to follow patient Garrett Stewart’s recovery journey.
Watch this video to see how he is mastering skills in outside situations. #garrettstrong
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Strive! patients all have unique situations but the one thing they have in common is the level of care they received at Strive! Watch the video to learn more!
Was it just a small blip in your day, or something that needs a bit more #TLC? Sometimes it’s hard to tell, but these tips should help. Also, here’s a BIG tip:
Don’t wear socks when you’re walking on the steps in your house.
Specialized hand therapy is provided by a skilled occupational therapist who specializes in treating individuals with conditions affecting the hands and upper extremity.
How does it work?
The main objectives
of treatment are:
• evaluation of strength, endurance, and motion
• increase functional use of the upper extremity
• decrease pain and fabrication of dynamic and static splints
You can find our hand care specialist at all three Strive!
A new study suggests that exercise can be just as effective as drugs when it comes to keeping blood pressure under control.
“I no longer need my prescription!” Music to a PT’s ears! Many of our patients are #empowered to learn the role they play in relieving their own suffering.
We’ve all heard Life Alert’s® trademark, “I’m falling and I can’t get up,” which we associate with ‘old age’, and the misconception that falling is not a risk for the ‘young’ or those who don’t live around areas of hidden ice. The fact is, however, that falling is a common mishap that can happen to anyone at anytime due to a multitude of factors and can often lead to a serious injury.
Hydration
Summertime often includes having ‘fun in the sun’ and/or traveling. Although good for our mental health, these activities can often affect the amount of water consumption in our daily routine. Staying hydrated is important for physiological functions, and maintaining a proper balance between water and electrolytes in our bodies determines how most our systems function,
Anti-Aging and Exercise
Although the only way to truly support the title, “anti-aging,” is to embrace the inevitable part of life – death, there are things we can do to prolong our existence… and feel better and more youthful. There are many factors in our lives that affect our health and aging.
When we blindly ingest whatever substance pierced by the tines of our fork, we sometimes notice how our gut is trying to tell us something – good or bad – depending on what it is we are consuming. Sometimes we learn that lactose from milk is no longer being digested, or sugary snacks cause an increase in fat and/or lead to insulin dependence.
We all know that building muscle helps with strength and makes us look fit. But what exactly are muscles? How do they contribute to our health, and how can we be more efficient at keeping our muscles healthy.
Muscles are a band or bundle of fibrous tissue that has the ability to contract,