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Geriatric Physical Therapy Exercises: What Is Physical Therapy?

Physical Therapy is fast becoming one of the more popular forms of treatment for people who are unable to carry out a normal life because of a physical condition. Victims of head injuries, strokes, neuromuscular or neuroskeletal conditions and heart conditions are just some of the people that physical therapy can help with. Physical therapy is a vital part of these people’s treatment now as it helps them to live a life they thought was gone. Read more... ...

What Is the Job of a Therapist All About?

Question by brother from QG: What is the job of a therapist all about? The idea of therapy attracts my attention and I’d like to know if it’s gonna be worth studying it when I get into college. But I need to understand what is therapy and what’s the job of a therapist. Give me as much info as you can!! Thank you! i don’t know what area I wanna go into in therapy. can’t you tell me a bit about each kind in like a paragraph or two for each kind of a therapy profession plz? That would really help me understand y’know. Read more... ...

Patient Evaluation Using the Formthotics System’s 6 Tests

  Patient Evaluation using the Formthotics System’s 6 Tests – Evaluating your patient using the Formthotics System of 6 Tests – featuring Dr Robert Donatelli, PhD, PT, OCS, Director of Sports Specific Rehabilitation and…   GALLERY: Rotary honours surgeon Charlie and his mother Veronic were brought to Australia from Vanuatu through the fund-raising efforts of East Maitland Rotary Club, and a humanitarian gesture by the hospital's surgeons and medical staff who donated their services to cover the cost of … Read more on The Maitland Mercury Read more... ...

How Can Massages Help Drug & Alcohol Treatment?

...  Can Massages Help Drug & Alcohol Treatment? – Massage therapy can play a crucial role in drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Professional massage therapy can help to rejuvenate and revitalize damaged tissue…   by Beige Alert Palm Partners Treatment Centers Selects TransMedia Group to Educate Public … DELRAY BEACH, Fla., July 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The largest drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in South Florida, Palm Partners Treatment Centers, has retained the publicity services of TransMedia Group. The goal is to educate the public on its … Read more on Wall Street Journal Read ...

Physical Therapist/chiropractor?

Question by THRASHER: Physical therapist/chiropractor? is a chiropracter the same as a physical therapist???? ive had a couple nagging shoulder injuries(right dislocates, cuff problems, and seperated left) for years and wanted to see a physical therapist, i went and seen a chiropractor and he was talking about massageing my shoulders or something, which i dont think is phsyically strengthening or recovering, so im just wondering if going to see a chiropractor is the same as physical therapy? Best answer: Read more... ...

Health & Wellness: Several Alternative Health Care Options for Back Pain

...  & Wellness: Several alternative health care options for back pain Massage therapy relaxes tense muscles and reduces trigger points – tender nodules that cause recurring and referring pain. It also helps alleviate anxiety and depression associated with chronic pain. It is a popular natural therapy for low back pain … Read more on MPNnow.com Fall 2013 Announcements: Mysteries & Thrillers – Female Kidnapping Victims Sue Grafton nears the end of her iconic alphabet series with W Is for Wasted, in which PI Kinsey Millhone investigates the deaths ...

Sports Injury Rehabilitation: Injury Rehabilitation Centers for Effective Treatment of Sports Injury

Sports have become an essential part of life for many, particularly those with a penchant for competition and heavy physical activity. Activity in sports doesn’t just give name and fame to those that participate, but it also makes people healthy and physically skilled. Therefore, many people are turning to sports such as football, basketball, baseball, soccer, tennis, softball, and others that have produced many heroes and idols. However, along with the glory and rewards that come with fame, the heavy and demanding training (and long hours that athletes put into their game) can lead to injuries that could affect their performance. Now, due to the overwhelming need for skilled injury therapists, there are many healthcare centers that are specialized in sports rehabilitation treatment.  They are able to treat injuries ranging from sprained ankles to crushed vertebrae, which is why these rehabilitation centers are becoming very popular and have helped many athletes to regain their ...