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Living With Arthritis Pain? Physical Therapy Could Make Your Life Easier
Millions of people suffer from joint pain and stiffness as a result of arthritis. Many arthritis patients take many steps each day to alleviate their stiff and aching joints. Physical therapy can be a useful component of a pain-relieving approach that also allows you to stay active. Contact our office now to learn how a physical therapy program can help you manage or possibly eliminate arthritis pain!
Staying physically active through physical therapy:
While exercise will not cure arthritis, it will help to slow down the progression of the disease and lower the severity of the symptoms.
Read full blogHow Technology Can Help Parkinson’s Disease
Have you or someone you love been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease? Has Parkinson’s Disease started to interfere with your everyday activities? Although Parkinson’s can be limiting and debilitating, there are cutting-edge technologies that are helping people find new ways to manage their daily life.
Our highly skilled physical therapists at Total Care Physical Therapy in Hillsborough, NJ are dedicated to providing solutions that work so you can live on your terms!
Read full blogHow Physical Therapy Can Help You Manage a Neurological Disorders
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) can drastically alter your life. ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, and CVA, also known as stroke, change how people function at home and in their communities. While neurological disorders can be debilitating, physical therapy can help improve function and support both the patient and the family.
According to ChoosePT, “Physical therapists are movement specialists who collaborate with physical therapist assistants to treat patients of all ages and abilities.”
Physical therapy for neurological disorders may be the key to regaining your independence if you have been diagnosed with ALS or CVA.
Read full blogPreventing Falls After a Stroke With Physical Therapy
Have you noticed you don’t seem quite as steady on your feet since suffering from a stroke? Did you know that you can check your balance with a physical therapist specializing in treating neurological disorders? At Total Care Physical Therapy, our physical therapists are movement specialists and will help you figure out why your balance is off and, more importantly, how to get it back!
According to the CDC, about one in four adults age 65 and older report falling yearly.
Read full blogTreating Parkinson’s Disease with Movement
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neuromotor disorder affecting the brain’s basal nuclei. If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, it can be difficult, frustrating, and confusing. With treatment programs tailored to each patient’s needs, physical therapy for neurological conditions gives patients with Parkinson’s disease hope for safer and more efficient mobility.
Parkinson’s disease hampers the ability to walk. Bradykinesia refers to patients’ slower movements.
Read full blogEssential Nutrients To Promote Brain Function
Have you been dealing with mental fog and difficulty concentrating? Do you find it challenging to keep your energy up at work? You may have a nutrition problem, and adding the proper nutrients can make all the difference!
At Total Care Physical Therapy in Hillsborough, NJ,, our physical therapists will provide you with all the tools you need to function at your highest potential, eat healthier, and live a healthy life. Our physical therapists are musculoskeletal experts, so we are highly trained in all components of health and well-being, including proper nutrition.
Read full blogProven Ways to Reduce Your Risk of a Falling After a Stroke
Do you frequently notice an imbalance, dizziness, or unsteadiness since suffering a stroke? Have you suffered from a fall in the past, or are you worried that you may be at risk of falling now? At Total Care Physical Therapy in Hillsborough, NJ, our physical therapists are highly skilled at treating neurological disorders affecting your balance and gait.
We have proven results working with people after a stroke and will address your concerns to help you regain confidence!
Read full blogStrength Training Can Help You Recover After a Stroke
Are you or someone you love dealing with the effects of a recent stroke? Have you improved your abilities but feel like you can improve even more with proper guidance? At Total Care Physical Therapy in Hillsborough, NJ, our physical therapists specialize in treating people with neurological disorders, including stroke-related ones. We can help you continue to make gains and teach you strengthening strategies to ensure you achieve your goals!
Most people want to be healthier, stronger, and more active.
Read full blogBenefits of Early Physical Therapy for People With MS
Are you looking for effective ways to help you or someone you love manage their MS (Multiple Sclerosis) symptoms and increase their activity levels? Our physical therapists at Total Care Physical Therapy in Hillsborough, NJ are highly trained and experienced in treating all neurological disorders, including MS.
We understand how important it is to use research-based solutions that effectively help improve your or someone you love’s limitations related to MS.
Read full blogHow to Prevent Falls During Your Favorite Outdoor Activities
When the weather is nice, many of us prefer to get out into nature and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the walking trails.
While this is an undoubtedly enjoyable way to spend a morning or afternoon, there are some precautions to take to avoid injuring yourself. It only takes tripping and spraining an ankle or bruising a wrist to ruin those breathtaking views.
At our Hillsborough, NJ clinic, we want to ensure that you are safe while participating in your favorite outdoor activities.
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