The prognosis is very poor after a fall especially in people over the age of 65. Without surprise the incidence of falls increases drastically as we age due to several specific factors including decline in strength, vision, vestibular function (more on this later), and touch sensation. This is why falls risk assessment, prevention, and maintenance
While technological advancements and improvements in the medical field continue to evolve, patients (and clinicians) are striving for better outcomes. However, with social media and TV ‘doctors’ attempting to fill headlines and airtime, several preliminary interventions can become exposed to the public without having strong evidence supporting their effectiveness. Fortunately, a growing body of evidence
A few weeks ago, the folks at Move Forward PT published an article entitled “Seven Myths About Physical Therapy.” In it they discussed some of the common misunderstandings of physical therapy and physical therapists. Before continuing to the rest of this post, take a minute to read the article – it is a quick and informative
The following is a recent article from a great online resource for patients and clinicians called Today in PT. Patients who begin rehabilitation in the first week after surgery to repair hand tendons are less likely to need re-surgery and use fewer rehabilitation services, according to a new study. Four researchers with the department of
It is very important that patients understand that degenerative changes are a normal process of aging, and are NOT always the cause of their pain (a.k.a symptom generator). This is important to know because even though imaging (x-ray or MRI) reveals some present ‘pathology’, their pain can abolish without correction or removal of this pathology.
The following excerpt was taken directly from the American Physical Therapy Association website (apta.org): “Evidence-based practice is access to, and application and integration of evidence to guide clinical decision making to provide best practice for the patient/client. Evidence-based practice includes the integration of best available research, clinical expertise, and patient/client values and circumstances related to
New research involving nearly 18,000 people found that almost half who were treated with acupuncture said their pain improved-and many patients were still feeling better up to two years after the sessions stopped. Acupuncture may help your body release endorphins, which can work to dial down discomfort. In the study, weekly or twice-weekly sessions for
What Is A Broken Ankle? Ankle fractures are generally the result of a trauma or injury. An ankle fracture (which is synonymous with a broken ankle) means that one of the ankle bones has cracked. The crack can be subtle and show up faintly on the X-ray. The crack can be through-and-through the entire bone(s)
You’ve probably been told that running in two or more pairs of shoes throughout the week can lower your risk of injury. According to a first-of-its-kind study, you’ve probably been told correctly, as runners who rotated among multiple models during the 22-week study had a 39% lower risk of running injury than those who almost
With 26 bones, a multitude of small joints, ligaments, tendons and soft tissue, the foot and ankle is a fascinating and complex group of structures. The foot and ankle contain one quarter of the bones in the human body! Unlike the hip and knee, which are single joint structures, the foot and ankle has 33
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