Archive for the 'Physical-Therapy' Category

Degenerative Disc Disease

Tuesday, August 14th, 2007

What is it?
Degenerative disc disease is a condition where the intervertebral discs change or deteriorate as we all age. Everyone over the age of 18, will be subject to some sort of degenerative changes in their spine. With our discs, these changes are somewhat different.
First we need to understand what the disc is and what […]

4 Jumping Exercises To Increase Vertical Leap Fast

Tuesday, August 14th, 2007

Speed and strength are important components of athletes movement. With improved power, an athlete’s overall performance is enhanced including an increase vertical leap.
Various Jumping exercises such as jumping, bounding and hopping have been used in many various ways to enhance performance, and increase vertical leap.
Not only are jumping exercises beneficial […]

Important Rotator Cuff Repair & Injury Information

Tuesday, August 14th, 2007

The rotator cuff are the muscles that cover the shoulder joint. They allow the arm to rotator and lift. As you become older, this joint become thinner and weaker, and can often be injured by light accidents. Younger individuals often have damage due to more extreme injuries. The tear normally occurs wear the muscle meets […]

Using a Sauna to Detox Body

Tuesday, August 14th, 2007

People living a healthier lifestyle, including medical practitioners, detox their bodies on a regular basis, ridding their bodies of toxins ranging from alcohol and unhealthy food to environmental pollution.
Thanks to the detoxification, these people are discovering renewed energy and wellbeing as a result of a healthier body.
There are many detoxification methods available, but the most […]

Get A Jump On Your COPD! Jumping Rope - A Novice’s Approach

Tuesday, August 14th, 2007

I receive lots of emails from people all over the world who have some form of COPD. Many of them are already discovering the health benefits of exercise. They have found out that even moderate exercise, performed daily, makes a world of difference in their ability to breath.
Still, I do receive more than a a […]

An ASO Ankle Brace Can Help!

Tuesday, August 14th, 2007

If you’ve ever had to go to a medical supply store to find an ankle brace, you were probably surprised to find so many different styles, each of which is designed to address a specific medical condition or injury. Back and leg braces, knee braces and ankle braces are all designed to suit one purpose, […]

Physical Therapy Billing

Tuesday, August 14th, 2007

Physical therapy billing is often misunderstood and taken for granted by most private practices which result in thousands of dollars lost each month, if not more. Proper PT billing and CPT coding can make or break a practice. Those who know rehab billing secrets and techniques and do it well are more successful overall. Those […]

Warning Signs of RSI

Tuesday, August 14th, 2007

Do you live with daily pain?
Perhaps you’ve had an injury that continually visits you with twinges of pain and just won’t go away permanently.
Do you have RSI (repetitive stress injury)?
Do you have signs of RSI?
Shouldn’t you be familiar with the signs RSI in order to determine if that is what you are suffering from? […]

Get A Jump On Your COPD! Jumping Rope - A Novice’s Approach

Tuesday, August 14th, 2007

I receive lots of emails from people all over the world who have some form of COPD. Many of them are already discovering the health benefits of exercise. They have found out that even moderate exercise, performed daily, makes a world of difference in their ability to breath.
Still, I do receive more than a a […]

Rehabilitation Equipment - How They Can Help You To Lead A More Fulfilling Life

Tuesday, August 14th, 2007

There is an increasingly lucrative market for rehabilitation products. More people are aware that full recovery needs therapy and rehabilitation. Physical therapists, geriatric centers, hospitals, chiropractics, orthopedic personnel and private homes need rehabilitation equipment that is geared to allow a weakened body to regain strength and stability.
With a worldwide graying population, we are finding that […]