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Physical Therapy Insights
Informational posts from the Integrative Physical Therapy & Wellness team.
Starting, AND FINISHING, the year strong!
Author: Dr. Britt Dalton, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT
Nearly half of the United States population makes a New Year's resolution. Unfortunately, < 10% stick with them through completion. Learn reasons behind why people do not stick with their resolutions, similarities to what we see when rehab does not go well, and how to avoid these issues. ...
Continue ReadingHow are you aging?
Author: Dr. Britt Dalton, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT
The average lifespan for females in the United States is 80 years, for males, 76 years. However, the average healthspan is 12 years less. Read more to learn what this means and why this is important. ...
Continue ReadingDon't forget your MEDS!
Author: Dr. Britt Dalton, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT
MEDS, or Mindfulness, Exercise, Diet, and Sleep, can have a significant impact on your body's ability to function. Learning how to utilize each of these in an optimal manner can go a long way in maximizing your ability to manage pain and live a happier, healthier lifestyle. ...
Continue ReadingThe Case of the Mysterious Pain
Author: Dr. Britt Dalton, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT
Referred pain may be best described as when one area of the body causes pain in another part of the body. Tissues in the body, such as organs, muscles, and joints, may produce pain near their location, as well as other areas of the body. There are typically certain patterns to this type of pain which help us identify it, as well as various treatment options to help resolve it.
... Continue ReadingOsteoarthritis: What to Know
Author: Dr. Britt Dalton, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT
Osteoarthritis, typically considered the “wear and tear” on joints, is the most common type of arthritis. It is estimated that around 80% of persons over the age of 65 in the United States show some type of arthritis on imaging, though only ~60% of these people actually have symptoms. Osteoarthritis may be due to a previous injury, repetitive stresses over time, a product of various diseases, and/or genetics. ...
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