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Want To Improve Your Health at Home? Try In Home Physical Therapy! Oct20th 2021

Want To Improve Your Health at Home? Try In Home Physical Therapy!

In Home Physical Therapy Can Help Improve Your Health and Wellness! Physical therapy improves the physical health of people who have injuries, illnesses, and medical conditions. In home physical therapy is an excellent way to receive treatment and can help people with various conditions. But it doesn’t do just that – it also improves overall

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orthopedic surgery Oct11th 2021

PT can help both before and after orthopedic surgery.

One of the main reasons people elect to have hip and knee replacements is because of pain. This is why getting the proper care is paramount for before and after surgery. Physical Therapists can properly diagnose pain, dysfunction and provide treatments to correct the underlying problems. In some cases, costly surgery is avoided, which greatly

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Physical Activity Routine Sep10th 2021

7 Ways to Get More Physical Activity in Your Routine

Use these pointers to start moving and grooving! Millions of Americans are risking serious health consequences simply because they’re sitting around too much and not getting enough exercise. Did you know that 80 percent of the U.S. population falls short of the Physical Activity Guidelines recommended by the Department of Health and Human Services? It’s

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Fall prevention in home Sep8th 2021

One-third of people over 65 falls at least once a year. Fall prevention is so important!

September is National Fall Prevention Month! This 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.

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quality physical therapy without equipment Aug19th 2021

Can you really receive quality physical therapy without equipment?

For a long time, physical therapy has been in a clinical setting and is often associated with fancy equipment and gym like appearances. We have come to expect it and associate quality care with traditional settings. But as the world changes so does healthcare. That is a good thing! This leads to a question many

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National Wellness Month Aug6th 2021

August is National Wellness Month! Here are a few things you can do to live a healthier, happier life!

Wellness can mean a lot of things. It can include physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing. These may seem like difficult things to achieve, however, there are small steps we can take to live a healthier, happier life! During National Wellness Month here are a few things you can focus on: Get more exercise! The body

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physical therapy session Jul22nd 2021

What to expect during your first Physical Therapy session

As an in-home physical therapy provider, we realize that some patients might not know what to expect during their first physical therapy session. A few of the typical preparation when going to a traditional PT clinic are not necessary for house calls visits. Let us cover some of the things you should expect during your

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House Calls vs. Home Health Wilmington, DE, New Castle County, DE, Kent County, DE and Delaware County, PA. Jul7th 2021

House Calls vs. Home Health? What is the difference???

First, let us explain what FSRAH is: First State Rehab At Home is a House Calls Outpatient Physical Therapy practice. Unlike traditional outpatient therapy providers, we have opted to see patients in their homes exclusively. That affords us the opportunity to treat patients where they live and observe many of their physical challenges. This helps

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outdoors Activity Wilmington, DE, New Castle County, DE, Kent County, DE and Delaware County, PA. Jun27th 2021

The many benefits of the outdoors and activity for seniors

Getting outdoors has numerous benefits! While being mindful of the heat, it is equally important to engage in activities that help our physical and mental wellbeing. There are so many advantages to getting a healthy dose of time outdoors. Here are just a few of them: Studies show that getting time outside boosts the immune

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Lipedema or Lymphedema Jun4th 2021

Lipedema or Lymphedema? Let us explain the differences.

These two conditions are often confusing and hard to distinguish. We will explain the differences in this post: Lipedema is a genetic chronic condition that affects mostly women. It is a disorder where excess fat tissue accumulates below the skin, usually in the lower extremities. Since it is progressive many people start to develop it

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