Author Archives: Youtherapy Wellness & Physical Rehab

Top Tips From A Physical Therapist To Stay On Your Exercise...

Sticking To Your Exercise Program: Don't Fall off the treadmill or bike, or rower, or... New year's resolutions around fitness and exercise are incredibly popular. The excitement and hope generated by the start of the year makes starting an exercise...

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Physical Therapists Know Nutrition Is Fuel For Recovery

Physical therapy and nutrition are often seen as separate, but physical therapists know that they are deeply intertwined. To get the most out of PT, especially after an injury or surgery, successfully integrating both is crucial. Here's why: Food...

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Physical Therapy for Dementia

Dementia is a group of conditions that affect the brain, causing problems with memory, thinking, communication, and behavior. Dementia has many forms, including Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and more. It's a big deal....

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How Physical Therapy Helps People with Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, balance, posture, and coordination. It can also cause non-motor symptoms such as pain, fatigue, mood changes and cognitive impairment. While there is no cure for...

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What Physical Therapy Can Do For Arthritis

Arthritis is a chronic condition that causes inflammation of the joints. It can cause pain, stiffness, and swelling. The hips, knees, hands, and spine are the most commonly affected joints. Arthritis is not a single disease but an umbrella term that...

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PT For Your Pelvis?

Nobody is going to be surprised to hear that Physical Therapists work with muscles. But we bet a lot of people would be surprised to learn that the muscles inside your pelvis are included. While the pelvic muscles don’t get as much attention as...

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