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Occupational Therapy vs Physical Therapy — What’s the Difference? Until you sustained your injury or developed a chronic condition, you probably didn’t give much thought to needing occupational vs physical therapy. Some people even assume that OT is literally something to keep ill or incarcerated people “occupied.” In fact, both physical and occupational therapy can […]
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4 Benefits of Hiking Whether you’re an experienced hiker and trail-runner, or are just beginning to hike, getting active in the great outdoors offers benefits that may surprise you. Hiking can improve your mental health and sharpen your mind. At the same time as it strengthens bones and muscles, it can also improve your relationships […]
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Surprising Lack of Sleep Effects On Your Body and Mind High schools across the U.S. have changed their start times to after 8:00 a.m. Why? Because teens and young adults need 9 to 10 hours of sleep to learn effectively. The older we get, the less sleep we need. Most adults need between seven and […]
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Why Aquatic Therapy? Physical therapists often use aquatic therapy for patients who may not be able to perform or participate in more physical forms of exercise or therapy. But why aquatic therapy? Because water therapies use the body’s own weight as resistance, there is less pressure and stress on the joints. This type of therapy […]
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How to Increase Shoulder Mobility Shoulder mobility often decreases due to inflammation that is the result of an injury to the rotator cuff or other components within the shoulder joint. If you do receive an injury, it’s important to allow the shoulder to rest and then gently ease back into a stronger workout that will […]
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How To Get On a Better Sleep Schedule Sleep is essential for good health but it is hard to figure out how to get on a better sleep schedule on your own. Healthcare professionals say you need at least 8 hours of sleep per night, and sometimes more depending on your age or if you’re […]
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What To Do After A Minor Car Accident Being involved in a minor car accident can leave you shaken and confused. Figuring out what to do after a minor car accident isn’t always simple. When an accident does occur, it’s up to you to remain calm. A minor accident, or fender bender, doesn’t always cause severe […]
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Why Do I Get So Tired In The Afternoon? A lack of sleep deprives the body of the time it needs to heal and restore tissues that are damaged due to the stress placed on the body throughout the day. Micro-tears in muscles are healed and by-products that are produced by the many processes that […]
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What Is The Difference Between Dry Needling and Acupuncture? If you’ve been told to consider dry needling as opposed to acupuncture, the two terms may be confusing to you. They look incredibly similar to the untrained eye, so what is the difference between dry needling and acupuncture? The main differences between the two procedures involve where […]
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Benefits of Walking 30 Minutes a Day There are literally dozens of reasons that taking regular walks makes you healthier. But although most of us vaguely know that walking is “good for you,” we’re not sure of the exact fitness advantages. Here are just five of the many benefits of walking 30 minutes a day. […]