Articles about Physical Therapy
For many adults, the very mention of the word incontinence is cause for embarrassment. The inability to control one’s bladder or bowel function rarely pops up in everyday conversation, and even the trusted family doctor may not be privy to this frustrating, lifestyle-impacting problem. It is estimated that 25% to 33% of American adults struggle … Read more
It’s estimated that at least 2.2 billion people around the world suffer from some type of vision impairment. This issue affects people of all ages, although it is much more common in people over the age of 50. But vision impairment doesn’t have to be entirely debilitating. With help from an occupational therapist, people with … Read more
As a master personal trainer and performance coach, I’ve served as head strength coach to many teams, agencies and showcase athletes. However, I had an experience many years ago that was truly an eye-opener. A wonderful client I was training, who was well into her 80s waltzed into my studio with a smile, beaming from … Read more
The third week in September is National Rehabilitation Awareness Week, and Lowcountry residents should know they have an extraordinary local resource in North Charleston’s MUSC Health Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health, which bears the distinction of being the largest rehabilitation specialist in the nation. “Our niche is rehabilitation medicine,” said MUSC Health Rehabilitation … Read more
Mobility is a great equalizer. The loss of it can prematurely age and affect the overall health of young people, while retaining it vastly improves the physical and emotional lives of aging seniors. Aquatic therapy is a key part of an exercise regimen for both ends of that spectrum. It can take many forms, including … Read more
With colder weather on the way, you might start to experience achy knees and stiffer movements. In reality, you could be suffering from osteoarthritis in your knees, and the cold weather has nothing to do with it. Osteoarthritis is one of the most common forms of arthritis – along with rheumatoid arthritis – according to … Read more