Home exercise program reduces rate of falling in at-risk seniors
An in-home exercise program reduced subsequent falls in high-risk seniors by 36%, according the results of a 12-month clinical trial.
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Physical therapy clinic introduces new way to heal
LOOKING for ways to better serve its clients and expand the services it offers, physical therapy clinic Almario Physio Team (APT) has come with a new program which it touts as an “error-free method” for treating recurring pain.
Stretches for tight hips: Tips and how to do them
Targeted exercises and stretches can alleviate tight hips, a problem that occurs when tension builds up in the hip flexors and other muscles around the hips.
7 stretches and exercises for scoliosis
Scoliosis causes the spine to curve sideways, causing pain, weakness, and changes in the way a person walks. Exercise and stretching are vital components of treatment.
Direct access to physical therapy may provide advantages in health care
In August 2018, Gov. Bruce Rauner, R-Ill., signed into law a bill that would allow patients in Illinois to seek out the services of a physical therapist without a referral from a physician or orthopedic surgeon. This expands previous policies on direct access to physical therapy for patients.