Articles related to "Physical Therapy"



What kind of education do I need?
If you think you have enough humanity to work and learn for your patient’s wellness- you have the key of your career satisfaction!
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(Part one) CP Innovative Therapies
Part one of an article on new innovative therapies for a person living with Cerebral Palsy.
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Children and physical therapy I
What does a physical therapist do with children? Does a part of medicine really exist where a physical therapist can't improve a young patient's condition?
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Choosing a physical therapist
Find out whether you have needs for physical therapy treatment. Be sure to check the following items before choosing your personal physical therapist!
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Do you feel lucky?
A time is passing by and your heart will not wait long for it's proper treatment!
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Job
Just an info about physical therapy employment for new graduates with a physical therapy degree or a physical therapists interested in career opportunities.
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Multiple Sclerosis and Fatigue
A major symptom for MS sufferers is fatigue. It can be from the disease itself, or a byproduct of depression.
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Physical therapy and osteoporosis
If you are a woman over the thirty, you better consider taking precaution steps, because your bones resorption slowly starts.
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Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs
Physical therapy assistants are also known as PTAs. They are licensed health care professionals who assist the physical therapist in the health care setting.
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Wii-hab
Welcome to rehab. Grab your video game controller and let's get started.
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Cystic Fibrosis Postural Drainage
Postural Drainage and Percussion (PD&P), also known as chest physical therapy is a common technique used in the treatment of cystic fibrosis.
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Disabled Kids Jump Rope
What adaptations can be made for physically disabled kids to jump rope?
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Ice or heat
Issue of this article is hot and cold therapy, a treatment which can be of a great use in many different conditions.
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Introduction to Pilates
Founder Joseph Pilates combined hospital rehabilitation, resistance and strength training and Yoga breathing techniques to create what we know as "Pilates".
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Is a career in physical therapy for me?
Do you wonder what the required skills for physical therapist are?
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Mild Brain Injury and Depression
Trauma to the brain results in many mood and behavior problems. Depression is frequently cited after a mild head injury due to frustration and loss of self esteem.
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Multiple Sclerosis Guilt
Both MS patients and their loved ones suffer from different forms of guilt. Don't fall into this trap. Learn to demolish guilt now......
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Playing Ball w/ Physical Handicaps
A child with a physical disability can be a team player. Here are the game rules.
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Support for Caretakers
Those with neurological or other illnesses often have support systems to help them meet their physical and emotional needs. But what about their caretakers?......
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“Let There be Light”
What can we learn from God's choice of words as He commands the creation of the earth? This article explores this question, with a special emphasis on posture improvement.
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“Strengthen Ye the Weak Hands”
The connection between hands and healing, which many of us today take for granted, has not always been well understood or utilized. Some aspects of their relationship are explored in this article.
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Common Misconceptions about the Alexander Technqiue
People who have heard about the Alexander Technique sometimes have serious misconceptions about what it is. This article explores several of the most common of these.
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Comparison of Walker Types
Walkers can increase mobility and decrease the risk of falls for the elderly or individuals with disabilities.
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How Children Develop Harmful Posture and Movement Habits
Ways in which we acquire harmful habits of posture and movement are explored.
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Improve Your Posture by Doing Less
We tend to think that posture improvement requires us to work harder. In fact, nothing could be farther from the truth.
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Massage for Stroke Patients
Stroke is said to be the 3rd leading cause of death in America and the number one cause of disability among adults. Find out how massage therapy can help.
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Paralysis Epidemic in Florida Afflicting Threatened Loggerheads
Recent paralysis of Florida Loggerheads sweeping over the population as scientists and volunteers work to save the animals.
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Preventing Falls in the Elderly
Falls are the leading cause of serious injuries in the elderly. A fall can be debilitating and can have severe consequences, especially for individuals with osteoporosis.
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Rotator Cuff Tears
Rotator cuff tears are a common cause of shoulder pain. Tears can be acute or chronic, and may be treated conservatively or surgically.
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Special Needs for Summer School
Perhaps at your child's IEP meeting it was decided that he qualifies for summer school or extended school year. Consider these things before making the final decision.
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Student Computer Injuries
Can all those hours on a computer at school and at home be injuring middle school and high school students? Many say, "yes."
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The 20 Fastest Growing Occupations
One important factor to consider in planning your career is the occupation's “outlook”. Here are the 20 fastest growing fields.
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The Alexander Technique and Focusing
A teacher trained in both methods explains how they can complement each other in helping clients shed unwanted habits.
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The Pitfalls of High Heels
Wearing high heels can cause all sorts of problems with your balance and coordination, not to mention pain and discomfort. Here are the reasons for this, and some practical alternatives
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Yoga, Posture and the Alexander Technique
"This is a story of how I found a Yoga study guide to compliment my learning of the Alexander Technique." - Mary Albro
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Working with your physical therapist
What patient can expect from physical therapy treatment and how to become a most important part of the rehabilitationa team.
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Differentiating Yoga From Pilates
Mind-body fitness routines gain popularity and momentum. What is Yoga? What is Pilates? How do you know which one is right for you?
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Arresting Arthritis Naturally
The pain of arthritis is something most of us have experienced. But there are many things we can do to arrest the progress and severity of arthritis. This article will discuss simple but effective natural ways to deal with joint pains.

Fastest Growing Health Care Jobs
As the population ages and technology advances, consumers demand more and better health care. As a result, jobs in health care are booming worldwide.
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Symptoms and Treatment of Emphysema
The early signs and symptoms of emphysema are hard to diagnose, but the damage is still being done. It is important to recognize the tell-tale signs and seek adequate medical treatment to be able to control your own physical condition
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The Right Way to Stretch
It's possible that you may have been stretching incorrectly for your entire life. Dynamic stretching, or stretching the muscles while moving, is the way to go.
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(Part 2) Cp Innovative Therapies - Hippotherapy
Part two of innovative therpies. Discusses hippotherapy and how it contributes to increasing functional daily living to the disabled.
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An Orange Halloween Vegetable
Hint: Use Birthday Candle to light the inside of these.
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Betaseron: A Medication for MS
Disease-modifying drugs are now available to fight multiple sclerosis. One of the top choices is Betaseron, a high dose injectable interferon......
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Causes of Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI occurs when a sudden trauma causes brain damage. TBI can affect who an individual is and have devastating outcomes including permanent disability and even death.
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Cedars-Sinai Pain Center - California
Review of Cedars-Sinai Pain Center in California, part of one of the largest non-profit hopitals in the Western United States offering almost one-hundred years of medical research, treatment and patient care. Great resource from chronic pain sufferers, especially those in the Los Angeles area.
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Does Running Hurt your back? Injure your discs?NO!
does running hurt your back? Does runniing hurt you spine? NO! Here is the proof!
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Eating and Weight Disorders in Sports Athletes
There is a link between eating and weight disorders in sports athletes. It seems that joint pain and stress fractures are more common in those with anorexia or bulimia.
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Huntington's Disease Overview
HD is a degenerative brain disease that is genetic in nature. Due to its high mortality rate, researchers are trying to find a cure or slowing agent to stop its course.
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Krabbe Disease
Affecting 1 in 100,000 people born in both the United States and in Europe, Krabbe Disease can lead to death before the age of 2.
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