Parkinson’s disease effects a person’s motor function caused from issues within the nervous system and brain. The disease has slow ongoing effects that results tremors, stiff muscles, lack of controlled movements, loss of balance and inability to walk. The signs of Parkinson’s typically show in adults from 50-60 years old.
Alicia Dulaney, PT, DPT at Spooner […]
Younger students often experience pain from carrying heavy backpacks. Lugging textbooks, folders, lunches, and drinks quickly adds extra weight, which can lead to strained necks from hunching over or lower back pain.
On average, a backpack should not weigh more than 10-15% of a person’s body weight. However, children from 6 years […]
Almost 3 million nonfatal work-related injuries were recorded in 2014. Workers’ compensation is insurance provided by employers that allow their employees access to medical care, including rehabilitation, following a work-related injury. The benefits may also include lost wages and other services that help them prepare for their return to work. However, […]
The most common cause of pain in golfers is in the lower back region, with national averages being around 70%. The cause for lower back pain in golfers is multifactorial with causation potential from swing flaws and/or physical limitations. A thorough evaluation by your golf teaching professional, including a physical screen, can assist in determining […]
