Category Archives for Physical Therapy for Seniors
Supporting a Loved One After an ALS Diagnosis
A number of years ago, the ice bucket challenge brought a great deal of focus and significant donations to the fight against ALS — Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or Lou Gehrig’s disease. A progressive, neuromuscular disease that attacks nerve cells and pathways in the brain and spinal cord, more than 20,000 Americans are living with ALS […]
Continue readingPhysical Therapy for Older Adults Helps Seniors Gain Confidence
Physical therapy: it’s not just for athletes with pulled hamstrings! Older adults struggling with a variety of conditions can reap tremendous benefits from acquiring physical therapy services and home care. Physical therapists are experts in physiology and anatomy related to normal functioning and assess each senior’s individual complications to prepare a comprehensive plan to address […]
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