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How Does Physical Therapy Help Parkinson's Disease? April is Parkinson's Awareness month and as a clinic, we are trying to make a difference by raising awareness about this condition. Parkinson's disease is a progressive, degenerative clinical condition that worsens over time. Typical symptoms include tremors, loss of facial expression, stiffness, slowing down of movement and […]
Read MoreReimagining Down Syndrome Down syndrome is a genetic condition that involves an extra, critical portion of chromosome 21 present in all or some of their cells. This additional genetic material alters the course of development for the individual. Every individual with Down syndrome has unique symptoms to varying degrees. These include, but are not limited […]
Read MoreCan Physical Therapy Help Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? Chronic fatigue syndrome is a clinical condition characterized by excessive fatigue and body pain. It is often preceded by a viral illness and is associated with symptoms like muscle aches and pains, joint pains, difficulty sleeping and at times, depression. The symptoms […]
Read MoreStroke Recovery with Physical Therapy A stroke occurs when a clot blocks blood flow to an area of the brain, resulting in death of brain cells and […]
Read MoreDid You Know Physical Therapy Helps Congenital Heart Disease? February is Heart Disease Awareness Month andFebruary 7-14 is considered Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week. Congenital heart disease is a clinical condition in which there is an abnormality in the development of the heart during the stages leading to birth. Although this condition may go undetected at […]
Read MoreHow to Deal with Nagging Elbow Pain The ulnar nerve is a major nerve that runs through the arm. It is responsible for movement and sensation in the forearm and the hand. It allows intricate hand movements like writing, typing and holding objects, all of which are critical in day to day life. The ulnar […]
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