By Karl Burris, PT, DPT, PWR!Moves certified therapist A Parkinson’s diagnosis comes with a lot of information and very few instructions. You leave the neurologist’s office with a prescription, a follow-up date and a head full of questions. One of the most useful next steps is also one people often put off: seeing a physical
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By Karl Burris, PT, DPT, PWR!Moves certified therapist Falls are one of the most common concerns for people living with Parkinson’s, and one of the most treatable. Balance problems in Parkinson’s have specific causes, and each one can be trained. Why Parkinson’s affects balance Balance is not one skill. It depends on posture, step size,
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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.
“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
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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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
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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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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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
We may periodically attempt to alter our routines to achieve our goals, with everyday realities dragging us down and locking us back into our status quo. There are ways to keep your lifestyle changes and relieve your pain, but they involve acknowledging where you are in the process to make these changes stick. “I’m Just
