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August 17, 2021

Fear of Falling: The Most Dreaded 'F' Words in Aging

by Whitney Fitzpatrick, PT, DPT, CIDN, ITPT

It can happen to anyone at any time, but the risk of falling increases as we age. Falls are becoming more common with a 30% rise in the past decade. In this article, learn what causes us to lose our balance and fall, and how to avoid slipping into the downward spiral of falling.

Woman with a fear of falling down stairs

July 30, 2021

4 Surprising Benefits of Cash-Based Physical Therapy

by Veda Collmer, OTR/L

It might seem surprising and counterintuitive to pay cash for your physical therapy, but doing so empowers you to select the best therapist to address your injury who will provide more personalized and effective care.

June 25, 2021

Collagen: Snake Oil or Joint Pain Magic?

by Brenna Thompson MS, RD, LDN

Walk into any retail store that offers natural remedies and you'll notice the increasing variety of collagen supplements. Are the benefits true? Can collagen actually improve joint pain?

Container of collagen supplement at a grocery store. Collagen can help improve joint pain.

May 1, 2021

Is Virtual Physical Therapy as Effective as In-Person Therapy?

by Veda Collmer, OTR/L

The APTA has supported virtual physical therapy throughout the years as a means to provide clinical services, educate patients, monitor progress, and facilitate patient engagement. But can it be as effective as in-person therapy?

Man lying on his side doing virtual physical therapy exercises

April 23, 2021

5 Lifestyle Strategies to Reduce High Blood Sugar

by Brenna Thompson MS, RD, LDN

When left unchecked, chronically elevated blood sugar levels can lead to a host of other chronic diseases. Luckily, there are many simple things you can do to help reduce high blood sugar without medication.

Cupcakes and toppers with poison symbols on them. Avoid frequent deserts like cupcakes to reduce high blood sugar.

April 15, 2021

Don’t Overlook Nutrition for Preventing and Recovering From Injuries

by Veda Collmer, OTR/L

The building blocks of healthy muscles and bones comes from choosing healthy foods. Good nutrition promotes a healthy musculoskeletal system, leading to reduced injuries and faster recovery.

Bowl of fruit on a kitchen counter top. Good nutrition for injury recovery starts with fruits and vegetables.

April 7, 2021

The Dangers of DIY Physical Therapy

by Veda Collmer, OTR/L

When faced with unrelenting musculoskeletal (MSK) pain and a busy schedule, it is tempting to use the DIY approach for diagnosing and healing your own body. But beware, DIY physical therapy will cause more harm than good for many reasons.

Man with injured neck sitting in car with neck brace on. Avoid injuries like this by avoiding DIY physical therapy.