Functional Movement Disorders Assessment Made Simple
Do you remember meeting your first person with a functional movement disorder and saying “what is this”? Maybe even, “did we learn this...
A Neurological Physical Therapist's Guide to Treating Cervical Dystonia
Have you been frustrated by a lack of improvement in your patients with cervical dystonia (CD)? (Or do you have dystonia and want your...
A Neurological Physical Therapist’s Guide to the Cervical Dystonia Assessment
Do you remember having your first introduction to cervical dystonia and saying “Cervical what?” [Disclaimer--people with Cervical...
Meditation Myth-busters
Have you ever said the following? “I don’t have time to meditate.” “I would meditate but I can’t sit still for 20 minutes.” “What if I’m...
There's PT for that: Dizziness, Chronic Pain and Disease Progression. Here Are The Top 3 Problem
As a physical therapist, I get questions all the time like, “Don’t you just help people after surgery?” (The answer is no!) Sure physical...
Exercise and Osteoporosis - Bone, to be maintained, must be strained
What is the best exercise to prevent and treat osteoporosis? How can a physical therapist help?
Exercise is medicine--get your daily dose!
Exercise is a powerful tool that has been shown in numerous studies to delay the progression of Parkinson’s disease and to even improve...
Personal training for Parkinson's, is it for me?
Being stuck with the same exercises day after day is just no fun! Have you thought about taking your exercise program to the next level?...
Rethinking Stress: The Best Offense is a Good Defense
We all deal with stress on a daily basis. It's a topic we are all aware of, one we have all experienced in some way, and definitely one...
How sleep can prevent cold and flu
Use sleep to help you prevent cold and flu this season.