Carol Lane

How to Stay Healthy – Tips from a Physical Therapist

Contrary to what most people believe, there are people that schedule an annual check-up with their physical therapist to ensure that they stick with an overall health and wellness maintenance plan for staying healthy. When you visit a physical therapist to maintain health and wellness, the physical therapist will do a complete evaluation of your health level and then personalize a treatment plan. The... (posted by Carol 1 year 94 days ago.)

How to Tell If You Are in Good Shape

If you are in good shape physically and health wise you can enjoy a higher quality of life and reduce the chances of chronic illness and injury. Many people think they are in good shape while others know they are very out of shape. If you are not sure whether you are in good shape or poor shape it is a good idea to pay a visit to a physical therapist that can help you to determine your health status. A physical... (posted by Carol 1 year 129 days ago.)

The Difference Between Physical Therapists and Other Medical Professionals

When it comes to physical therapy many people are actually unsure about what a physical therapist does while others think that the physical therapy profession is synonymous with the chiropractic profession. Recent studies have shown that a high percentage of people view physical therapists as professionals who help people get better after serious health issues, injuries, and... (posted by Carol 1 year 157 days ago.)

Physical Therapy for Preventative Care

There are many different fields of physical therapy which can assist with preventative care and health and wellness. Physical therapists specialize in different areas such as orthopedic, geriatric, neurological, cardiovascular and pulmonary, pediatric, health and wellness and other types of rehab therapy. A physical therapist does more than treat injuries and disabilities that result from illness. Physical therapy... (posted by Carol 1 year 192 days ago.)

Physical Therapy is Not Just for Injuries Anymore

When you hear about physical therapy most people tend to think it is only for the disabled or other people with different types of illness. This preconceived notion originates back to nearly an entire century when physical therapy was first introduced in the United States and used as an effective treatment for polio. It was not until the mid 20th century when physical therapy began to gravitate toward... (posted by Carol 1 year 248 days ago.)

What is Physical Therapy and What Does a Physical Therapist Do?

If you ask a person what they think of when they hear the words "physical therapy" a large percentage will tell you that they think of rehabilitation therapy for patients with injuries ranging from an accident or loss of mobility to a sports injury. They also think of other patients that need rehab therapy for illnesses which relate to musculoskeletal problems and are hospitalized for these... (posted by Carol 1 year 254 days ago.)