First Tackling Pain then the World
Mary Hogan wasn’t supposed to meet Karl Burris, DPT, PT of Live Life Physiotherapy. But, as she says, “meeting Karl was serendipity”—and it changed her life.
How Physical Therapy Helped Bernadette
With the support of Karl Burris, PT, DPT, from Live Life Physiotherapy and regular physical therapy sessions, Bernadette Gonzalez has overcome a lifetime of challenges – allowing her to live in the present and not fear the future.
Physical Therapy & Wellness in the New Year
“New Year, New Me!” It’s a tale as old as time. As the calendar flips to January, the message surrounds us. Out with the bad habits. In with the best, healthiest, most vivacious version of you. Any website that advertised great deals on gifts for the winter holidays now shows ads for the newest water
Physical Therapy & Flow: A Remedy for Languishing
Are you struggling to get into a routine that takes into consideration both your physical and mental well-being? The pandemic threw many of us for a loop – a not enjoyable one that can be hard to escape. You may be languishing. Key Takeaways: What is Languishing? The definition of languishing is rather powerful. According
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Celebrating National Physical Therapy Month
We are celebrating National Physical Therapy Month by recognizing the immense value physical therapy provides and raising awareness on how physical therapy can benefit just about anyone. What is Physical Therapy? Essentially, physical therapy is health care that aims to ease pain and help you function, move, and live better, as summarized by WebMD. People of
Stay Safe Year-Round with these Fall Prevention Strategies
The term “fall prevention” may sound like we’re brainstorming ways to keep summer going, but it’s more serious than that. We’re talking about preventing falls that can cause bodily injury. And while common and often painful, the majority of falls can be prevented with some easy-to-implement fall prevention strategies. Read on to learn about fall
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The Top Two Causes of Adult Falls and How To Avoid Them
Every year millions of Americans 65 and older are injured from a fall. Many times it just turns into an embarrassing encounter with paramedics being called and you sitting on your backside waiting to be helped up. If you are middle age or younger; can you imagine sitting on the floor a few years from
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Physical Therapy for Aging Adults
We all understand that physical therapy helps when someone sprains an ankle or has a sports injury. However, many people aren’t aware of the important role physical therapy plays in your life as you age. Physical therapy can help with daily activities such as meals and bathing, basic bed exercises, and more. Physical therapy increases
How To Recover From a Stroke
Strokes or Cerebral Vascular Accidents (CVAs) are different depending on the type, location, and duration of the stroke. The duration is why it is so important to get someone suspected of having a stroke immediate medical attention and thus the importance of keeping F.A.S.T in mind. What Does the Location Have To Do With It? Our brain is organized into
Physical Therapy for Surgery; Is It Necessary?
As always, it depends. Starting your rehab before surgery, also known as pre-habilitation, can be beneficial. Many times physical therapy and surgery are looked at as two distinct options and it is true that physical therapists work to avoid invasive surgical procedures. However when necessary, the two can also compliment each other to obtain the