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The roots of physical therapy are traced back to the end of World War I, when U.S. Army veteran Robert Fletcher came to Walter Reed Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland, seeking some form of recovery after having both legs amputated due to shrapnel wounds. He was greeted by a woman who introduced herself as Mary McMillan, … Read more
Charleston resident Keaton Moore, 26, doesn’t prepare for the spring season the way most people do. No, she doesn’t focus on shifting winter clothes to another part of the closet to make room for brighter colors. She doesn’t mark outdoor weekend trips on her calendar. Moore’s preparation for spring calls for bulk purchases of soft … Read more
Our pets are wonderful forms of therapy and stress relief. Who, after having a rough day at work, doesn’t enjoy coming home to the unconditional love of a dog? Who doesn’t feel the stress leave them as they hold a cat, stroke its fur, and listen to it purr? However, there are times when we … Read more
In May, when Peace Roseau graduates from MUSC College of Nursing as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, she will continue her lifelong commitment to heal and serve others, especially youths who live in rural areas where access to mental health providers is limited and far from equitable. Roseau’s senior year became even brighter when … Read more
It’s so easy to forget that our bones are comprised of living tissue forever in a state of change as we age. The simple act of growing another day older can decrease our bone mass, making us more prone to fractures and osteoporosis. Generally, people are prescribed a variety of ways to slow down this … Read more
Back pain has become a silent epidemic that transcends age, occupation and lifestyle. According to health experts, poor back alignment is a major contributor to this pervasive issue. With many jobs tethering individuals to desks and screens for prolonged periods, the spine is increasingly subject to unnatural postures. Hunched shoulders, forward head tilt and slouched … Read more