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Let’s Talk Multiple Sclerosis

2024-09-27T16:34:36-04:00May 1st, 2019|Categories: Neuro Rehab Articles, Physical Therapy Articles|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

What is Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple Sclerosis, or MS, is a type of auto-immune disease in which the body attacks the nerves that make up the central nervous system (CNS), typically affecting the brain and spinal cord. Over 2 million people worldwide are affected by MS, and data from the National MS Society suggests over 1 million adults over 18 in the United States are living with the disease. The disease process includes damaging myelin, which is the protective substance that [...]

Comprehensive Guide to Cervical Dystonia Treatment

2024-09-19T13:43:07-04:00April 22nd, 2019|Categories: Cervical Dystonia Articles, Physical Therapy Articles|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Cervical Dystonia Treatment, Symptoms, and Specialist Care This article will explore cervical dystonia treatment, symptoms, various treatment approaches, the role of physical therapy, and other therapies designed to improve quality of life for patients. Cervical dystonia, also known as spasmodic torticollis, is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by abnormal, involuntary contractions of the neck and shoulder muscles. These muscle spasms result in painful, involuntary movements and twisting of the head. Living with cervical dystonia can severely affect a person's ability [...]

5 Ways Physical Therapists Treat Pain

2024-05-13T16:55:06-04:00April 22nd, 2019|Categories: Physical Therapy Articles|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Are you familiar with the current ways Physical Therapist's treat pain?  Pain is a complex warning signal that suggests something is or may be wrong in the body.  The problem is that pain is often a result of a variety of inputs from the body, so it may require a variety of treatment interventions to improve it.  Physical Therapists (PTs) are trained in many of these interventions to help manage and treat pain. Here are some of the latest interventions [...]

It’s Brain Injury Awareness Month

2024-09-27T16:33:18-04:00March 15th, 2019|Categories: Neuro Rehab Articles, Physical Therapy Articles|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Did you know that March is Brain Injury Awareness Month? Every March for the past 30 years we recognize and raise awareness about brain injury. At One on One Physical Therapy, we have an expert neurological Physical Therapist (PT), Dr. Laura Glazebrook, that is here to help you in your recovery following a brain injury and stroke rehab.  What Is A Brain Injury? Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): typically the result of a sudden impact to the brain from a car accident, [...]

Neurological Rehabilitation: Hope and Progress with Outpatient Neuro Physical Therapy

2024-09-29T17:45:14-04:00March 11th, 2019|Categories: Neuro Rehab Articles, Physical Therapy Articles|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Have you ever heard the story of a child putting on glasses for the first time and suddenly seeing the world in a whole new light? It’s a moment of clarity, like a lightbulb going off—a feeling of excitement and renewed curiosity about life. The same can be true for anyone recovering from a neurological condition or injury. Whether it’s a stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, or multiple sclerosis, recovery can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. Over [...]

Low Back Pain

2024-09-27T16:41:55-04:00February 11th, 2019|Categories: Physical Therapy Articles|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Are you one of the millions of Americans suffering from debilitating low back pain? From athletes to office workers, this pesky ailment affects those of all ages, ethnicities, and gender. Low Back pain is common and often debilitating. Approximately 80% of individuals will experience low back pain sometime during their lifetime, while 56% of all adults report having back pain over the past 12 months. More than one-third of adults say low back pain affects their ability to engage in [...]

7 Breathing Benefits: How To Manage Stress, Anxiety, Fatigue & Pain

2023-12-21T14:39:28-05:00November 6th, 2018|Categories: Pain Management Articles|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Have you heard that breathing exercises can help relieve chronic pain, stress, anxiety, sleeplessness and fatigue?  There is increasing awareness in our society that breathing exercises can be a useful tool to improve our health and performance.  Research has shown equal effectiveness among various forms of breathing exercises such as 4,7,8 breathing, alternate nostril breathing and yoga breathing.  Even though the evidence is supportive for reducing pain, managing stress and improving sleep many people avoid breathing exercises for a variety [...]

Top 4 Causes of Running Injuries

2024-05-15T10:33:22-04:00November 5th, 2018|Categories: Gait Retraining Articles, Injury Prevention Articles, Physical Therapy Articles, Running Physical Therapy Articles, Sports Medicine Articles|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

What Are the Top 4 Causes of Running Injuries? Studies show that up-to 90% of runners will experience a running injury at some point because of one or more of these top 4 causes of running injuries. The actual problem is only about 20% actually seek medical care because they consider low back, hip, knee and foot pain to be part of the deal. 1. Poor Running Form Causes Running Injuries Form Matters! That's why it's at the top of [...]

Physical Therapy for the Equestrian

2020-04-07T12:19:58-04:00October 19th, 2018|Categories: Dressage Articles, Physical Therapy Articles|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Are you an Equestrian struggling with shoulder, neck or back pain? Did you know that Physical Therapists work with Equestrians who compete in the sport of Dressage? Meet Emma Grace, a young Equestrian and client at One on One PT, who struggled while riding her horse. Read about the amazing journey how Physical Therapist, Chloe Murdock, helped this Equestrian get back to competition. Emma Grace first arrived at One on One PT because she was being deducted points in her [...]

Hydration For Youth Athletes

2023-12-21T14:41:23-05:00September 18th, 2018|Categories: Physical Therapists News, Youth Sports Articles|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

As a parent of a young athlete, like me, I often get asked the following questions about youth hydration: How much should my child be drinking? When should they be drinking? What should they be drinking? Why are children more prone to heat illness and how do we prevent it? What happens in the winter when it’s cooler? The youth sports programs don’t typically have nutritionists on staff guiding and educating the athletes or parents, so it’s time to put [...]

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