Health Blog
How Long Should Physical Therapy Take?
How long will physical therapy take is a common question asked by many patients. The problem is, there is no easy answer to this question. Each person is different, and thus an individual’s rate of healing is also different. In some cases, it may take one person a week to complete a particular exercise, but with another person with the same injury, physical therapy maybe two to three weeks for that same exercise.
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To Rest or Not to Rest?
The old school mentality for initial recommendations after back injury described a period of bed rest for recovery time. This however, is no longer viewed as beneficial in the healing process as proven by current research. If there is no physical intervention, the muscles of the back can become weak from inactivity, delaying recovery time.
Advance Physical & Aquatic TherapyCurrent studies recommend gentle back stretching and continuing with current day to day activities with modifications to alleviate strain on the back region.
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Provided by Advance Physical & Aquatic TherapyNow that winter has given us the first bouts of snow here in the Delaware Valley, here are some helpful tips on hefting the white stuff without wrecking your back and causing back pain.1. Avoid holding your breath
Optimize the function of your respiratory system and utilize the more efficient aerobic mechanism for supplying your muscles with energy. In addition, you may get lightheaded or feel a headache coming on if you hold your breath.
Need a Knee Replacement?
If you are experiencing knee pain and it has affected your everyday activities then consult your physician to see if a knee replacement will benefit you. Also, your doctor may prescribe a conservative course of Physical Therapy before surgery. This will strengthen the muscles above and below the knee joint in order to increase knee strength, in preparation for the loss of strength post-surgery. Meanwhile, here is a video showing an animated version of the surgery.
Read full blogAnkle Sprains and You!
The ligaments surrounding the ankle are surprisingly fragile. What can be a seemingly harmless motion has the potential to cause serious ankle sprains. Ankle ligaments are elastic structures that hold the ankle joint together to prevent (or minimize) excessive twisting and turning that can lead to injury. These ligaments are able to stretch slightly to accommodate normal movements, but as with everything, they have an inherent limit. When they are stretched beyond their natural limits, the result is a painful sprain.
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I was talking with friends this Fourth of July weekend as we were roasting in the sun, and the topic came up about what really are, anti-oxidants. I told them about free radicals, oxidation and so on, but I thought about this article that explained it really well and maybe a lot of other people wonder the same thing. So here are the cliff notes from Mens Health: 5 Myths about Anti-Oxidants.
The Basics: Antioxidants fight free radicals, which are unstable molecules in the body that can cause DNA mutation.
Read full blogWho can Benefit from Physical Therapy
There is a common misconception that you need to be coming off a surgery, or recent serious injury, or have a disability, to receive Physical Therapy. Although these people MUST get PT, many other people suffer from pain or lack of function that physical therapists can be integral to their health.Physical therapists are the ultimate healthcare professional to seek out for:
Back/neck Pain
Knee Pain
Shoulder Pain
Hip Pain
Ankle Pain
Elbow Pain
Hand Pain
General Weakness and Balance Problems
Gait Deviations (walking problems) which PT’s are the experts on!
Pills or PT
In a recent article in Mens Health Magazine called “Say No to Drugs” by T.E. Holt MD, an interesting point was highlighted:
“Drugs can only patch what’s broken. Some do it better than others, but no matter how good the drug, there are things in life that just don’t patch very well. Better to take the effort to keep those things whole than to count on some chemical to glue them back together.”
This statement made me realize how important a role Physical Therapists play in educating people alternative means to improve their health.
Read full blogBroad Street Run Training Commandments
Advance will have a presence at the Registration Event and Health Expo for the Blue Cross Broad Street Run. Will we be at Lincolon Financial Field along with many other health professionals on friday April 30th from 11-6 and saturaday May 1st 9-5. Our key contribution will be the Marathon Training Commandments below:
The Marathon Training 10 Commandments
I. I am your body and I need to recover
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Read full blog10 Reasons To Choose Advance Physical & Aquatic Therapy
1.Well trained, experienced, and Certified Clinical Specialists who are the OWNERS.
2.State of the art facility with a full supply of cardio and strength equipment in a small, positive, and caring environment.
3.Diverse approach to health and wellness with, nutrition advice, physical training, and sports performance.
4.More one on one time with your therapist than you will find anywhere else (60+ minutes).
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