Physical Therapy Category Mon, 16 Nov 2020 22:11:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 Benefits Of Virtual Physical Therapy – Telehealth And PT Services https://abovept.com/benefits-of-virtual-physical-therapy/ Thu, 09 Apr 2020 22:38:38 +0000 https://abovept.com/?p=3002 It’s March 23, 2020 and the USA and many parts of the world are under “stay at home” restrictions in an attempt to squelch the fast pace spread of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) from human to human. If you were receiving physical therapy services (or you now need them) you may be wondering if and how...

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]]> Benefits Of Virtual Physical Therapy – Telehealth And PT Services https://abovept.com/benefits-of-virtual-physical-therapy-telehealth-and-pt-services/ Fri, 03 Apr 2020 19:41:14 +0000 https://abovept.com/?p=2991 It’s March 23, 2020 and the USA and many parts of the world are under “stay at home” restrictions in an attempt to squelch the fast pace spread of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) from human to human. If you were receiving physical therapy services (or you now need them) you may be wondering if and how...

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]]> What Can I Expect From A Lymphatic Drainage Therapy Session? https://abovept.com/what-can-i-expect-from-a-lymphatic-drainage-therapy-session/ Wed, 18 Mar 2020 15:55:18 +0000 https://abovept.com/?p=2970 The phrase “lymphatic drainage therapy” can sound intimidating if you have never had this type of treatment done before. But honestly, there’s nothing to fear. Like most any bodywork technique – this is a hands on therapy that can benefit most anyone. The difference from this type of therapy versus other types is the amount...

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]]> Core Exercises For Seniors To Improve Stability And Balance https://abovept.com/core-exercises-for-seniors-to-improve-stability-and-balance/ Mon, 02 Mar 2020 17:20:17 +0000 https://abovept.com/?p=2956 One of the best ways that seniors can avoid fall related injuries is to build up their “core muscles”. Core exercises train the muscles in your pelvis, lower back, hips and abdomen to work in harmony. This leads to better balance and stability, whether on the playing field or in daily activities. – mayoclinic.org Core...

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]]> Can A Physical Therapist Help With TMJ? https://abovept.com/can-a-physical-therapist-help-with-tmj/ Thu, 13 Feb 2020 22:54:48 +0000 https://abovept.com/?p=2939 Most people don’t know that physical therapists can help with TMJ problems.  The truth is, some physical therapists have had specialized training in treating problems related to jaw pain as a result of TMJ (temporomandibular joint disorder). There are physical therapists who are trained specifically to treat jaw, facial and cranial problems stemming from TMJ....

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]]> How Can Seniors Prevent Falls – Tips From A Physical Therapist https://abovept.com/how-can-seniors-prevent-falls/ Fri, 07 Feb 2020 22:16:38 +0000 https://abovept.com/?p=2929 As we all grow older – one of the issues that most of us fear is that of falling down and injuring ourselves, or worse, not being able to get back up.  Studies have shown that every 15 seconds an older adult comes into an emergency room because of an injury related to falling. According to...

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]]> Does Massage Help With TMJ? https://abovept.com/does-massage-help-with-tmj/ Tue, 21 Jan 2020 19:25:51 +0000 https://abovept.com/?p=2918 If you suffer from jaw pain due to problems with your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) then you know how agonizing that can be. It can be chronic, never giving you any relief or that pain can come and go without warning. Ignoring it won’t help (because frankly, it can get worse) so seeking a viable treatment...

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]]> Face Massage To Get Rid Of A Headache https://abovept.com/face-massage-to-get-rid-of-a-headache-buccal-massage-to-relieve-head-pain/ Wed, 04 Dec 2019 23:15:00 +0000 https://abovept.com/?p=2864 If you’ve ever suffered from a terrible headache, whether it’s a tension headache or a sinus headache – you know that either one can be debilitating. Most headache sufferers believe that massaging the temples is what will relieve that pain but truthfully, that may not be the answer. Here at ABove Physical Therapy – we...

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]]> Is Craniosacral Therapy Safe For Babies? https://abovept.com/is-craniosacral-therapy-safe-for-babies/ Thu, 14 Nov 2019 21:13:19 +0000 https://abovept.com/?p=2840 Craniosacral Therapy (CST) can be a safe technique for babies when it is performed by a trained specialist such as the Physical Therapists here at ABove Physical Therapy. We have been applying this relatively new treatment method to infants who have any of the following: underwent a difficult delivery nursing / feeding problems colic teething...

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]]> 13 Fall Prevention Exercises For Older Adults https://abovept.com/13-fall-prevention-exercises-for-older-adults/ Mon, 11 Nov 2019 18:15:58 +0000 https://abovept.com/?p=2830 Many of our older patients who come in to see us at ABove Physical Therapy, are coming in because of an injury they had due to a fall. We are grateful for their visits but we also know that many of these falls could have been prevented. Common factors such as decreased vision, medications, sinus...

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