Aug10th 2022The Road To Wellness Doesn’t Have To Be Painful Do you spend your days hobbling painfully from your bed to your reclining chair and back? Does the notion of pursuing any kind of vigorous activity make you cringe? You aren’t alone. Many people avoid physical activity at all costs because they fear aches and pains
Sep10th 2020Looking For a Sign that You Need Our In-Home Physical Therapy Services? This Is It! Physical therapy isn’t just for rehabilitation or athletes in training. There are many reasons why a person might need the assistance of a physical therapist. There are five basic indicators that you are in need of physical therapy – and
May18th 2020Are 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
Feb10th 2020If 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.
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
Aug10th 2019When 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
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
If you have arthritis, you know how debilitating it can be. It affects millions of people and is the most commonly reported chronic illness across the nation. Arthritis is a disorder of the joints that causes them to become inflamed. The inflammation causes the pain and stiffness that you feel, and it can result in
Jun10th 2019Stretching 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
Apr19th 2019Physical therapy is too often seen as a “last chance” to help prevent further falls, especially for older patients who have already had a few close calls. Yet physical therapists do so much more than guide patients through helpful balance-enhancing movements — as crucial as those are. These professionals, can also be counted on to
