Feb20th 2023Have you recently started waking up each morning with aches and pains? Or have you been suffering from chronic pain for a long time? No matter your situation, a licensed physical therapist at First State Rehab at Home can help you find the relief you’ve been searching for. A sedentary lifestyle, a lack of exercise,
Feb10th 2023Goals and motivation can be difficult to achieve for clients. It can be challenging for them to find the motivation and determination to fulfill their dreams. As physical therapist at First State Rehab at Home we strive to be patient advocates and guide our clients to feel confident and meet and exceed their goals. But how
Apr20th 2020Surgery 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
Mar10th 2020Do your joints hurt all the time? You just may have chronic joint pain. Call First State Rehab at Home today to schedule an appointment with one of our physical therapists. We’ll help alleviate your joint pain. What Is Chronic Joint Pain? Joint pain can occur in any part of the joint, including the muscles,
Sep18th 2019Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a neurological disease that causes the body’s immune system to abnormally attack the covering of the nerve cells, called myelin. This causes scarring and decreases the nerves’ ability to transmit signals properly. The progression of Multiple Sclerosis is based on 4 different types of aggressiveness. Multiple Sclerosis is categorized by bouts
Sep5th 2019Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurological disease that typically begins in the hands, feet, and extremities, then progresses centrally. People may first discover that they have difficulty walking, and may trip or experience poor balance. In addition, people may notice that they have weakness in their hands or legs, along with occasional muscle
Aug5th 2019At 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
Mar25th 2019Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a full-time professional athlete, you know you’re going to be taking your body to its functional limits. But is your body ready for that challenge? Undetected weakness and vulnerabilities could prime you for a devastating injury. If you’re already injured or fresh out of surgery, leaping into physical therapy
Mar12th 2019Each of your sciatic nerves runs from either side of your lower back down to each of your legs. That’s why a classic sign of sciatica is having a shooting pain on one side only. While compression of one of your sciatic nerves can literally be a “pain in the butt,” it doesn’t always require
Feb19th 2019Millions of individuals live with varying degrees of pain while also experiencing limited amounts of energy. There are several quick and effective ways you can increase your energy levels while reducing pain. Incorporating physical therapy into your regular routine is one way to limit pain. Call our office for more information regarding the use of
