Jul20th 2024Parkinson’s disease, particularly as it progresses, can profoundly affect your quality of life. It restricts your mobility and independence, impacting your gait, balance, and posture. But one of its earliest symptoms, tremors, can also cause problems. Fortunately, geriatric Parkinson’s therapy with First State Rehab at Home can help! Tremors are one of four main symptoms
Jul10th 2024Physical therapy isn’t just for athletes in training or recovering from an injury. There are numerous reasons why a person may require the services of a physical therapist. There are five simple signs that you may need physical therapy, and we can provide it to you from the comfort of your own home. Call First
Jun20th 2024If stress-related headaches are interfering with your daily life, it’s time to consider physical therapy as a treatment option. Tension headaches, also known as stress headaches, are the most common type of headache experienced by people. Tension headaches, while not as severe as migraines, are an indication that something is “wrong” with your body. Our
Jun10th 2024If you or a loved one is living with Parkinson’s disease, then you know how difficult it can be to manage the symptoms. Geriatric therapy for Parkinson’s disease can help immensely, but for elderly patients, finding your way to a clinic can be a challenge. That’s why First State Rehab at Home will bring our
May20th 2024Navigating Parkinson’s: How In-Home Physical Therapy Transforms Steps and Strengthens Stability Imagine a world where each step feels uncertain, where the rhythm of walking becomes more and more challenging every day. Fortunately, gait analysis and Parkinson’s disease can help transform the way individuals with Parkinson’s move. At First State Rehab at Home, our in-home physical
May10th 2024Have you noticed pain lying on your side? Are you struggling to get in and out of cars because of hip pain? You may be dealing with hip bursitis or gluteal tendinopathy. At First State Rehab at Home, our mobile physical therapists will visit you at your home and help you identify the source of
Apr20th 2024Are you tired of dealing with an injury, or have you been told you need surgery to fix it? Are you looking for ways to avoid surgery or maximize your outcome after surgery? Our physical therapists at First State Rehab at Home will come to your home to provide the tools to help you avoid
Apr10th 2024Carol first started showing signs of Parkinson’s disease when she was 65. Five years later, those early mild tremors had become more severe, and Carol had developed the classic stooped gait and shuffling walk associated with the condition. It was much harder for her to leave the house, and so coping with Parkinson’s disease had
Mar20th 2024As you embark on your hip replacement rehab journey, the challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. Pain, often an uninvited companion, can hinder your anticipated progress. But with the right strategies, pain doesn’t have to rule your recovery. Our physical therapists at First State Rehab at Home will uncover the effective techniques that can help you
Mar10th 2024Did you know that older adults are at a greater risk of falling? Nancy, 70, learned that fact for herself when she stumbled while out in her garden and suffered a wrist fracture. While her injury was minor compared to some, the experience left her shaken, which ultimately led to Nancy learning about the importance
