25 things nursing homes don’t want you to know
As a physical therapist who has worked with numerous elderly patients transitioning into and living in nursing homes over my 30-year…
As a physical therapist who has worked with numerous elderly patients transitioning into and living in nursing homes over my 30-year…
Dementia is a challenging condition, both for the person living with it and their loved ones. Communication can become difficult as…
As a physical therapist who works with many dementia patients, caregivers and family members frequently ask me for ideas on things…
As a caregiver for an elderly, chronically ill, or disabled loved one, you have an important and demanding job. Creating and…
Moving a loved one into a nursing home can be an emotional and challenging time. As a physical therapist who works…
Finding the right gift for your elderly parents can be challenging, especially if they seem to already have everything they could…
Buying gifts for 70 year old women can seem challenging. At this stage of life, they likely already have most of…
Buying gifts for senior citizens can be tricky, especially if you’re on a budget. As we age, practical gifts often become…
As we age, it’s common to experience aches and pains in various parts of our bodies. One area that is especially…
As we age, it’s common to lose muscle mass and strength in our legs. This can make daily activities like walking,…
Falling can happen to anyone at any age. As we get older, falls become more common and can result in serious…
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Senior citizens have a lifetime of wisdom, experience, and insights to offer our communities. Senior Citizen Day is a great opportunity…
Deciding to move an aging parent into a new home can be an emotionally and logistically challenging process. As loved ones…
As men pass the age of 50, they often find they have more free time than ever before. Children grow up…
As our parents get older, it becomes more important than ever to cherish the time we have together. Their mobility may…
As we age, it becomes increasingly important to keep our minds active and engaged to maintain cognitive health. Card games provide…
Getting bored is a common problem many seniors face, especially if they live alone. With more free time and reduced mobility,…
The loss of a loved one is always difficult. In the midst of grieving, there are many practical matters that must…
As we age, it’s common for elderly adults to experience a decreased appetite that can lead to unwanted weight loss, malnutrition…
As a physical therapist who works with seniors, I’m often asked where older adults tend to spend their free time. From…
As children of aging parents, one of our biggest fears is that our loved ones could fall victim to scams that…
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a physical therapist and a physiotherapist? Though the terms are sometimes used…
Lateral epicondylitis, or “tennis elbow,” is an irritation of the insertion of the wrist extensors on the lateral epicondyle of the…
The shoulder is the most movable joint in the body allowing multiple planes of movement. Muscles, tendons, and ligaments hold the…
Shoulder pain is one of the most common problems affecting the joints and muscles of the human body. According to the…
Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterized by stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint. It occurs…
Lumbar decompression surgery, which includes procedures like laminectomy and discectomy, is often used to treat back pain and sciatica caused by…
Low back pain (LBP) is a common life experience and is the most common musculo-skeletal cause of disability experienced by adults….
Low back pain (LBP) is common. It is cited as affecting about 84% of all adults at some point in their…
Low back pain (LBP) is a very common life experience that is estimated to affect 84% of adult Americans at any…
The opioid epidemic is one of the most devastating public health crises facing the United States. According to recent 2021 data…
I woke this morning to a beautiful white blanket of snow in the backyard with heavy snow still accumulating. It was…
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a physical therapist? As someone who has been working in this field…
The acronym PRICE (Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) has been the standard of care in acute soft tissue management for decades….
Physical therapy plays a vital role in helping people recover from injury, illness, and disability through movement, hands-on care, and patient…
Falls are a major threat to the health and independence of older adults. Over 3 million older adults go to emergency…
I was visiting a seasoned and talented orthopedic surgeon the other day, as I often do when I have slow days…
Joint replacement surgery is one of the most successful interventions in all of medicine. The American Joint Replacement Registry’s (AJRR) 2022…
Pain in the Achilles tendon is relatively common in recreational exercisers, individuals active in sports, and even in inactive individuals. Overusing…
Groin strains are a common sports injury, estimated to account for 10% of all sports injuries. Sports involving running, changing direction,…
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is defined as idiopathic pain arising from the anterior knee that is of otherwise unknown origin. PFPS…
So I was visiting a referral clerk at a busy orthopedic practice in my local area and discovered she was suffering…
Cross training, or cross conditioning, refers to combining multiple types of physical exercise and activities in a training regimen. It involves…
Resistance training, often referred to as strength training or weight training, is an important component of a well-rounded fitness program. For…
More than 40 million people in the United States run regularly. Although there are many health benefits from running, there is…
WHO and the US Department of Health and Human Services issue physical activity guidelines. Here are the guidelines by the WHO…
Obesity is a huge problem in our country (pardon the pun). More than 1/3 of adult Americans are obese. In Oklahoma,…
Lateral ankle sprains (LAS) account for 10-30% of all sports injuries, and are also common in non-athletic populations. Recurrent LAS are…
According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, 636,000 arthroscopic knee surgeries are performed every year in the United States. The…
Back surgery should be a last resort for most people who suffer back pain and sciatica. For some patients who have…
So you have developed a pain in your wrist or hand. This pain may be hindering your ability to bear weight…
Not now, honey! I’ve got a headache!” How many spouses have heard that line before? Headaches are very common. In fact,…
Have you ever experienced pain in the outer part of your hip or thigh that is tender to the touch, making…
Are you one of the odd balls that have pain in the upper/mid back? Just kidding! This part of the spine…
Compression of the median nerve at the wrist results in carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), a common disorder.CTS is said to affect…
So you are having neck pain… Well, you are not alone. It is estimated that around 20% of the adult population…