PROVIDING IN-HOME PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES FOR DELAWARE AND PENNSLYVANIA

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Category: Health and Wellness

High-angle view of the hands of a man touching his toes as a stretching exercise Jun22nd 2020

3 Reasons Not to Skip Stretching After Exercising

Don’t Just Get That Regular Exercise — Do Your Post-Workout Stretches, Too! There’s no doubt about it: American aren’t getting enough physical activity. Healthy adults should be making a point of getting at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity every week. If you already know that you need to be more active, you may

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Jun8th 2020

Treat Stress-Related Headaches with Physical Therapy. Find Out How it Works.

There is nothing worse than that feeling of having your head in a clamp. Whether the pain starts in your neck, the back of your head or front and center behind your eyes, stress headaches can derail your entire day. While reducing your stress level can often reduce your stress-related headaches, getting rid of the

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herniated disc May18th 2020

Could your back pain be caused by a herniated disc? Here’s what to look for.

Are you struggling with chronic back pain? Millions of people suffer from back pain, making it one of the primary reasons for disability and limited activity. There could be several causes of back pain including problems with muscles and ligaments, improper sleeping position, and injuries. Specific problems with the spine, which includes several vertebrae and

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physical therapist Apr20th 2020

What are the benefits of pre and post-surgical rehab? Why you should consider speaking with a physical therapist before your upcoming surgery.

Surgery is a traumatic experience—even in the best of circumstances. Making the decision to undergo surgery for a torn muscle or tendon means accepting putting your body in the hands of another individual to repair what is broken, and accepting that the process will leave you weaker before it allows you to become stronger. Surgery

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active during Feb10th 2020

5 Ways to Stay Active If You Sit at a Desk All Day

If we were the betting type, we’d guess most of the people reading this are sitting down right now. It’s not a wild stretch of the imagination—most Americans spend around 12 hours per day sitting. Unfortunately, this kind of excessive sedentary behavior has been linked with an increased risk for chronic disease and early death.

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Dec20th 2019

How Nutrition Can Have a Positive Impact on Reducing Aches and Pains

Try to remember what you ate yesterday. Have you ever wondered if your dietary choices are affecting the achiness and stiffness that make your daily activities more difficult? Believe it or not, the food we eat can make a tremendous impact—for better or worse—on chronic pain. At our physical therapy clinic, our patients who improve

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In-home physical therapy Aug10th 2019

How In-Home Physical Therapy Works

When it comes to providing treatment for elderly patients with special needs, such as injuries or conditions that may affect mobility, in-home physical therapy is one of the best options for many individuals and families. As with any long-term care option, you should consider several factors when choosing between in-home physical therapy and outpatient care

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home safety assessment Aug5th 2019

What Are Home Safety Evaluations?

At First State Rehab at Home, we know how important it is for many of our patients to live independently in the comfort of their own homes for as long as possible. In fact, according to a 2010 AARP study, 80% of adults aged 50 or older prefer to age in their own homes, as

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aches and pains relief Jul10th 2019

How to Solve Your Aches and Pains Once and For All

Do you ever wake up feeling stiff and achy, as if your body is being weighed down by a pile of bricks? Everyone wakes up feeling like this from time to time – you might have had a tough workout the day before, you might have spent an excessive amount of time on your feet

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benefits of stretching Jun10th 2019

5 Reasons Why Stretching Will Benefit Your Overall Health

Stretching is an important part of physical therapy, and many physical therapists will include specific stretches into their sessions. Strength and endurance are both undeniably important; however, stretching is a crucial part of anyone’s exercise regimen, whether you are an athlete or someone coping with aches and pains. Stretching helps in increasing flexibility, which can

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