You may know someone who developed carpal tunnel from overstressing their wrist at work, but in fact, there are many causes of carpal tunnel syndrome. An existing injury to the arm or wrist, an overactive pituitary gland, arthritis: All of these things, among others, can be the cause of carpal tunnel syndrome. So what exactly […]
Physical therapy is perhaps most often associated with treating pulled muscles or rehabilitation after an accident of some sort. But in reality, it actually has many more applications that can help make your life easier and more enjoyable. For many people, disorders such as vertigo, motion sensitivity, Meniere’s Disease, and other balance disorders can affect […]
There are many factors that can either contribute to an injury or prevent you from successfully recovering from one. One of these factors is weight; your weight is directly related to your overall health and wellbeing, and so it is just as vital as any other component of your physical therapy treatment. Life Fitness Physical […]
According to a recent article from PT in Motion News, patients who attend physical therapy at a privately-owned clinic, such as Life Fitness Physical Therapy in Columbia, find themselves paying less for their therapy than those patients at hospital outpatient departments. While the exact reasoning behind the discrepancy is more or less up for debate, […]
Depending on where you work, there are different degrees of risk associated with your specific job. Some jobs, particularly those in construction, manufacturing, or any others that involve intense physical labor, can put you in danger of injury. Though you may be more susceptible to injury if you have such a job, that does not […]
Among the many services that the Life Fitness expert physical therapists provide is cardiopulmonary physical therapy. But what exactly does this type of physical therapy entail? Are you perhaps someone who could benefit from cardiopulmonary physical therapy? With many kinds of physical therapy, the therapy targets a specific muscle group or joint in order to […]
Sports put your body through its paces, and then some. While we all assume that those who participate in contact sports, such as football, will have their fair share of bumps and bruises at some point, it’s important to note that all athletes run the risk of injuring themselves. Sports medicine physical therapy can be […]
Do you find it difficult to keep your blood pressure under control? High blood pressure is a silent killer, but there are ways to lower blood pressure to a good level and maintain it. The American Heart Association defines high blood pressure as 140- 170 Hg systolic over a 90-109 diastolic. If you want to […]
Do you suspect you have injured yourself? It’s time to have an injury screening and evaluations performed by a professional physical therapists in Towson. By enrolling yourself in a high quality injury screening and prevention program, you can learn about proper functionality for your body to see not only if you have an injury but […]
Are you trying to lose weight just in time for summer vacation? You can start losing weight by enrolling yourself in Rosedale physical therapy. How can a Rosedale physical therapy program help you lose weight for Summer? It’s simple. Your Rosedale certified physical therapists can motivate you to stick to a regular exercise program. When your […]
