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Aquatic Therapy Before Surgery Can Speed Up Recovery!
Do you have surgery coming up? If so, you probably have a long list of things you need to do to prepare for your operation. To add to that list, one important thing is scheduling a consultation with a physical therapist at Advance Physical & Aquatic Therapy in Springfield, PA!
Many people mistakenly believe that physical therapy is only required after surgery. While therapy is a must following most procedures, it should also be addressed before the procedure.
Read full blogHave You Suffered A Stroke? Aquatic Therapy Could Help
It’s no secret that neurological illnesses can be restricting and debilitating, causing you to have to change your daily routine. While this can be aggravating, aquatic therapy treatment can help you regain function so you can resume living your life on your own terms!
For more information on how aquatic therapy at Advance Physical & Aquatic Therapy in Springfield, PA can benefit you and help you to manage the side effects of neurological disorders, contact us today to set up an appointment.
Read full blogFeeling Dizzy? Strengthen Your Balance With Vestibular Therapy
We’ve all felt dizzy before as if we couldn’t focus or keep upright without swaying or falling over. You may experience dizziness after spinning in circles or getting out of your chair too quickly. It’s a pretty common feeling! Vestibular therapy can help you fight back dizziness and gain your balance back!
Our vestibular therapists specialize in helping patients battling symptoms of dizziness and vertigo so that they can return to a normal lifestyle without the fear of getting hurt.
Read full blogAquatic Therapy for the Aging Adult
Staying active as a senior can be difficult. Stiff, achy joints that don’t work as well as they used to can make it hard to do your usual activities. Aquatic therapy is an excellent solution for aging adults to exercise regularly while reducing the strain on joints.
Did you know that several painful conditions respond to aquatic physical therapy? At Advance Physical & Aquatic Therapy, our team of therapists uses the healing properties of water to help our patients get relief and improve their function, so they can keep doing what they love!
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 Advance Physical & Aquatic Therapy in Springfield, 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 blogBack Pain and Sciatica Are No Match For Aquatic Therapy
Back pain is difficult to live with daily, but it is something that almost everyone will experience at some point during their life. Lower back pain is the most prevalent type of back pain, and it can occur from various causes.
Back discomfort can be caused by actions you do daily without realizing it, such as incorrectly carrying heavy objects or slouching over a computer.
If you’re in a car accident, you could suffer injuries that leave you with chronic back pain.
Read full blogDo You Have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Here’s The Secret To Finding Relief!
Have you noticed that your hands, wrists, or forearms ache on a daily basis? Are your routine activities, such as typing or lifting, becoming painful to perform? Do you tend to experience uncomfortable stinging sensations with arm, hand, or wrist movement? If so, you may be suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a fairly common condition resulting in stiffness, numbness, or pain that can radiate through your fingers, hands, wrists, or forearms.
Read full blogAre You Living With Fibromyalgia? PT Can Help Manage Your Pain
It’s very normal to have some discomfort now and then. You could be sore from over-exercising or hitting your toe on a piece of furniture. You can usually shake it off or take some ibuprofen and get on with your day.
However, some people may endure extensive and chronic pain that may not go away despite their best efforts. This can have a significant influence on one’s life that anti-inflammatory medicines will not be able to alleviate.
Read full blogFeeling Off-Balance? Aquatic Therapy Can Improve Gait and Stability!
When you’re standing up, do you ever find yourself leaning against a wall or a piece of furniture for support? Have you noticed that the way you walk has changed because of pain in your knees, hips, or other joints? If you nodded as you read those phrases, you may be suffering from a gait or balance condition!
When we are not in the water, gravity has an impact on our balance and gait.
Read full blogFight Back Against Dizziness & Vertigo With Vestibular Therapy
We’ve all experienced feeling dizzy as if we can’t concentrate or stay upright without swaying or falling over. Sometimes it happens when we stand up too fast or spin around over and over in circles. Many of us have had “tunnel vision,” which causes our peripheral vision to become dark for a few seconds. This can be scary and leave you feeling pretty disoriented and concerned about your well-being, especially if it happens often!
If this is something that has an impact on your day-to-day life, you may benefit from seeing a therapist to help you discover a long-term solution to your problem.
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