Health Blog Category: Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy Can Help You Get Back Into Balance
Do you frequently notice an imbalance, dizziness, or unsteadiness that makes you feel as if you may fall over at any given time? Have you suffered from a fall in the past? Are you worried that you may be at risk of sustaining a fall-related injury?
Loss of balance can happen at any age due to disease or injury. However, balance challenges become more common as we age.
If you have recently sustained a balance-related injury, it is important to seek the help of a physical therapist immediately, in order to avoid additional injuries in the future.
Read full blogReduce Your Risk of Falling with Physical Therapy
Have you noticed you feel dizziness or unsteadiness walking (or standing) and worry you may fall at any time? Have you suffered from a fall recently or in the distant past? Are you worried about falling and wondering if there is something you can do to feel steady again? At Foundation Therapy in Bridgeport, TX, our team will assess your fall risks and address your concerns so you can regain your confidence!
Falls are particularly common and dangerous In older adults.
Read full blogStanding On Two Feet: Balance Training Progression Exercises
Have you noticed that since injuring your ankle or foot, your balance seems off? Are you looking for exercises to help your balance and improve your confidence? Our physical therapists at Foundation Therapy in Bridgeport, TX understand balance and the most effective exercises to ensure you can live the life you want!
Many factors can affect your balance, from ankle and foot pain to inner ear issues that make it difficult to move without feeling disoriented.
Read full blogTrue Pain Relief Without Drugs Can Be Found Through Physical Therapy
You know how limiting pain can be if you live with it. Chronic pain, defined as pain that lasts three months or longer, usually indicates the presence of an underlying illness that requires treatment.
While medicine can help to conceal discomfort in the short term, it will not provide long-term relief. Non-pharmaceutical pain treatment is preferred over pharmaceutical pain treatment, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and they perform a superior job reducing pain in most circumstances.
Read full blog5 Reasons You Need To Stretch More Often
Stretching is an important element of physical therapy. In fact, targeted stretches are incorporated into practically every physical therapy treatment plan!
Everyone can benefit from stretching, including athletes aiming to improve their technique and seniors seeking relief from chronic aches and pains.
This practice not only improves flexibility, but it’s also a natural approach to relieve discomfort and make any subsequent physical therapy treatments go more smoothly.
Read full blogYou Don’t Need Drugs For Arthritis Relief
Are you living with arthritis? Do you think you may be experiencing symptoms of early onset arthritis? Do your joints feel painful, achy, or weak? You are not alone if you suffer from arthritis. In reality, people are diagnosed with more than 100 different forms of arthritis. The elderly are the most likely group to be diagnosed with arthritis; nevertheless, arthritic symptoms can occur in people as young as their early middle years.
Read full blogWhy Am I Dizzy (And Will It Go Away on Its Own)?
Do you find yourself getting dizzy doing everyday tasks, such as getting out of bed or walking down the driveway to get the mail? Have you noticed you are not as steady as you used to be? At Foundation Therapy in Bridgeport, TX, we can help you figure out what is causing your dizziness and, more importantly, how to resolve it!
Dizziness, loss of balance, and vertigo can affect people of all ages and is a subject of concern for someone having difficulty performing household tasks, work-related activities, or sports performance.
Read full blogLiving with Painful Joints? PT Can Help in These 4 Ways
Arthritis is a common joint pain problem that can affect people of all ages. While there is no cure for painful joints like arthritis, with physical therapy, you can learn how to manage your arthritis pain naturally.
For many people with chronic arthritis pain, prescription pain medications may seem like the only way to relieve pain.
However, our experienced physical therapist recommends completing a variety of targeted exercises to reduce inflammation, increase mobility, and relieve your arthritis pain.
Read full blogIs Chronic Pain and Inflammation Controlling Your Life? Your Diet Could Be To Blame
If you live with chronic pain and inflammation that plagues you on a daily basis, know that you are not alone. What you might not realize is that the culprit behind your pain could be what you’re putting into your mouth every day!
There are many chronic conditions that can lead to this; however, much of the pain and inflammation you’re feeling can be managed simply through diet. Your body is fueled by what you eat, so when you eat a nutritious diet your body is able to recover much faster!
Read full blogFight Back Pain With Physical Therapy Treatment
If you are living with back pain, you know how limiting it can be to your daily life. It can hurt to sleep, it can hurt to get up out of bed, and it can hurt to bend over or pick your child up. Dealing with back pain day in and out gets old!
That’s why it’s important to consult with a physical therapist as soon as it starts.
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