Oct20th 2023Did you know that 80 percent of the U.S. population doesn’t meet the Physical Activity Guidelines recommended by the Department of Health and Human Services? Millions of Americans are at risk of serious health consequences simply because they sit too much and move too little. That information may not be shocking to you, especially if
Oct10th 2023Have you been having trouble staying motivated with your home exercise programs? Did you discontinue your home therapy because it did not appear to be effective? Our physical therapist at First State Rehab At Home understands how important it is to clearly explain your program and modify it based on your individual needs in order
Sep20th 2023Who says staying healthy has to be a chore? You’ll be overjoyed to learn that changing your diet can help you manage chronic pain and inflammation (or possibly even avoid those symptoms entirely). And the best part is, you can gain all these benefits while still having a diet that tastes good! As part of
Sep10th 2023The majority of Americans will experience temporary back pain at some point in their lives. When back pain is chronic, it can have a significant impact on one’s quality of life. According to the American Physical Therapy Association, back pain is the most common type of pain experienced by Americans. You might be surprised to
Sep9th 2022Fall Prevention Month is an excellent time to educate ourselves on the causes of falls and how to prevent them. Most occur in the home, specifically in the bedroom, kitchen, and dining room. According to the CDC, falls are the leading cause of injury and death for those 65 and over. While they are very
Jul22nd 2022Many have experienced Covid over the past year. The symptoms and severity can vary from person to person. Getting back to exercise and returning to previous endurance can be difficult. There are, however, safe and effective ways to return to physical activity after Covid. Continue reading to find out more. When to start back up:
Jun24th 2022In home physical therapy can help people with COPD. Chronic It is a long term disease that directly affects the lungs and the ability to breath. This disease affects people’s daily life and can be life threatening. So what is COPD and how does physical therapy help? What is COPD? It is a chronic inflammatory
Mar25th 2022When older adults are in isolation or quarantine, the increased isolation presents challenges that ultimately affect them on a daily basis and impact their conditions. While isolation presents new sets of challenges, there are everyday activities that, when done repetitively and with vigor, can help! Practical activities that focus on fine motor skills: Buttoning, tying, and zippering clothing
Mar11th 2022Lymphedema affects approximately one in 1000 Americans. It is a chronic condition that has no cure but can be managed. Fortunately, in home Lymphedema therapy can help manage this chronic condition! It takes teamwork between the therapist and the client to be successful! At First State Rehab At Home, Our Certified Lymphedema Therapists (CLT) use
Feb25th 2022Has the months of self isolating resulted in lack of energy and mobility? Have you noticed mood changes and depression? You aren’t alone! Many people during the pandemic have noticed depression, weakness, decreased energy, less mobility and increased falls. This is why physical therapy is so crucial to getting you back to your optimum state
