How I Saved My Vacation and What You Should Know About Relieving Acute Knee Pain Without Surgery.
January in the Caribbean on a cruise ship. I was sitting in a chair, watching the turquoise blue ocean, then I stood up and experienced, out of nowhere, acute sudden left knee pain. I tried to “walk it off” or at least move across the room without limping, but it was impossible. There was […]
Take Time to Laugh
“Take advantage of the season” is the theme of the month for Advantage Rehab. This is the Christmas and winter season but there are many seasons to take advantage of. There are seasons related to our age; to our education, the time of year, and holidays. Each comes with unique experiences and opportunities. The thing […]
Move. Recover. Fuel. CONNECT. Endure.
Previously, we have shared detailed blogs regarding the importance of movement and adequate rest/recovery for physical wellness. These are most-easily relatable to the profession of physical therapy. However, a lack of social well-being also has been shown to have several negative physical effects, which may lead to a pain issue. A study done in 2011 […]
BPPV- Dizziness turning your world upside down?
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is one of the most common causes of dizziness. Benign- not life-threatening Paroxysmal- symptoms come in sudden but brief spells Positional- symptoms are triggered by specific head positions Vertigo- an incorrect feeling of spinning Vertigo: sensation of moving when staying still. Often associated with nausea, feeling that the room is […]
Kinesiology Tape
1. What is Kinesiology tape? Kinesiology tape was developed in the 1970’s by a chiropractor named Dr. Kenzo Kase. Dr. Kase was born in Japan in the early 1940’s and later graduated from National University of Health Sciences in Chicago, Illinois. While treating his patients, he became frustrated with traditional taping methods secondary to limited […]
Concussion is a Rehabilitative Injury
Did you know that there are over 43 definitions of concussion? Basically, a concussion is a brain injury that causes a change in brain function following a force (blow, jolt or hit) to the head or body, which may be accompanied by temporary loss of consciousness, but is identified in awake individuals, with measures of […]
To your Health!
That works as a nice toast, but what does it mean. Does it mean something different if you are 20, versus 60, versus 90 years old? Our expectations may change as we age but we should certainly have a desire to be healthy. Webster’s Dictionary defines healthy as “to be free of disease or pain” […]