Fall Prevention Have you fallen recently or are becoming more scared of falling? Falls can be scary and painful. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 4 people who are 65 years and older fall each year. In that statistic alone, falling seems scary. However, we have good news for […]
Get outside and join a summer walking program. As the weather continues to get warmer in Central Wisconsin, now is a perfect time to get started on a walking program for fitness. Regular physical activity has been shown to improve cardiovascular and respiratory function (heart and lungs), decrease stress and anxiety, improve sleep quality, […]
How Physical Therapy Can Help You This Gardening Season As spring approaches, many individuals begin to contemplate their gardens and which seeds to plant for the upcoming season. However, gardening can be physically taxing and result in discomfort in the back, neck, knees, and hips. To assist with your gardening endeavors, here are some […]
Graston Method Physical Therapy is a manual therapy that helps in pain relief and muscle relaxation. It is a type of deep tissue massage that uses stainless steel instruments to penetrate the skin and muscle tissue. The Graston Technique, which was developed by Dr. David Graston and Gary Brace, is used in treating chronic […]
The pelvic floor is the band of muscles that make up the hammock that supports all your abdominal organs. If you think of the trunk as a soda can, the diaphragm is the top of the can, and the pelvic floor is the base. The pelvic floor needs to be flexible to allow things to […]
