Ever since the #1 New York Times bestseller entitled “Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus” by John Gray was published, more and more people have asked the question “What makes men and women so different?”. Gray’s use of analogies and metaphors to highlight key differences between genders has made the book a modern […]
Most people have heard about multiple sclerosis (MS), but don’t know much about this autoimmune disease. It’s a debilitating and progressive condition that affects the brain and spinal cord. Normally, nerves are encased in a thin and protective insulating coating called myelin. Multiple sclerosis causes the immune system to ‘turn on itself’ and eat away […]
The loss of any of the five senses is especially distressing, and one of the most frightening for any individual is the loss of balance and equilibrium due to a vestibular disorder. The condition occurs when there’s a disruption of the vestibular system that encompasses the inner ear and brain that controls eye movement and […]
A stroke occurs when a clot blocks blood flow to an area of the brain, resulting in death of brain cells and damage to the brain. This can result in a variety of symptoms. These can range from weakness and altered sensation to paralysis and complete loss of sensation. While traditional medicine helps in […]
In preparing for my 6th marathon which I will be running at the end of the month, I have stubbornly come to realize a few things which should have been obvious to a health professional such as myself. It is with a bit of embarrassment that I am sharing this information with you! While many […]
Work Conditioning is an exercise-based program developed for workers, which equal the pursuit of injured employee to the physical requirement of his/her job. For an individual’s conditioning program, it is designed to meet the worker’s job demands, which are recognized during the first assessment with the physiotherapist, established with the employer or the company and […]
Orthopedic Rehabilitation concentrates on conditions related to musculoskeletal illness – bones, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. Orthopedic professionals diagnose, manage and treat injuries of the musculoskeletal and restore patients directly after orthopedic operations. Orthopedic Rehabilitation is a form of treatment patients receive after orthopedic operations. It’s essential for individuals diagnosed with muscular and skeletal conditions. It is also very […]
There are several causes of pain, and they can be related to the mind, the body or caused by general stress. We live in a stressful world, and the most common causes of pain are: 1) Strain associated with day to day life We live in a world that is increasingly stressful. Strain associated with […]
We pride ourselves in quality and commitment towards our patients. You want to avoid facilities that are run like factories and take their time to schedule you or treat you the right way. You also want to avoid facilities with outdated equipment and therapists with little or no experience. What sets us apart is our […]
Physical therapists (PTs) are health care professionals who evaluate and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the elderly, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their ability to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. PTs examine each individual and develop a plan using treatment techniques to promote […]