Your Smart Phone Could Be Rapidly Aging Your Spine Chances are that you probably haven’t given much thought to how your neck and back are faring in the era of the smart phone, but studies show that you most certainly should. It’s practically a reflex these days to pull out our smart phones when we’re […]
This time of year we look for ways to give back. Some do that locally and some try a more global approach. When I look at charities to donate time or money to, I look for a few factors How much of my donation goes directly toward what I am supporting How much goes to […]
Physical therapy is an obvious choice when you’ve sprained an ankle or developed tennis elbow, but what about when you need to boost your mood? Though highly skilled in methods that improve mobility and reduce pain following an injury, physical therapists can also play a key role in improving a patient’s mental health. Exercise, a […]
What's wrong with self treating? This video gives some great information in regards to Crystal related BBPV only. This means that if crystals have been Knocked loose and travel into the Canal from the Utricle, It can help Immensely. When we as healthcare providers start isolated a disease process to one option only, We can […]
Many people are discouraged by what has happened since the Affordable Care Act was passed in 2010. Most don't know enough about what was going on in healthcare prior to that to really have fact based opinions. What we all know is that change is needed, but how do we get there? How do we […]
Food as Medicine "Let Food be thy medicine and medicine thy food." -Hippocrates Before we had a medication to treat every condition, we had food. When is the last time you went to the doctor's office and were prescribed food to treat an ailment? Don't get me wrong, we have made many incredible advancements in […]
Prehab for hiking It's getting warmer, the snow is melting, and the days are getting longer. Winter is coming to an end (hopefully) and spring and summer are upon us. For some Coloradans, that means heading to the mountains to hike and explore the endless miles of beautiful trails this state has to offer. Some […]
Prehab: It's not a typo for rehab. You may have heard the term being tossed around by orthopedic doctors and rehab professionals. Prehab, an abbreviation for preventative rehabilitation, is the use of rehabilitation principles and strength training prior to any actual injury. Prehab can also be used to improve strength and endurance prior to a […]
Did you know that dizziness is the number one cause of a fall in persons over the age of 70? Even more staggering the falls in this population are responsible for most Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and Fractures of the wrist, thigh, and hip as well as the shoulder in this group of seniors. These […]
Imagine living in a world where when you want to step forward a foot, you really step forward a mere 6 inches. Every step you take is half the size of what you expect but your brain can't adjust and take a bigger step. It takes you twice as long to walk anywhere, but you […]
