By: Julie Helfer, PT, DPT
You are not alone in your Parkinson’s diagnosis. Outside of the community of those who have Parkinson’s Disease, caretakers, loved ones, friends, physicians, and physical therapists are here to help you in this journey.
Over 60,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease each year, and there is research happening constantly to better […]
Not too long ago we discussed the importance of sitting posture and how to achieve it. Now, we talk with Paul Ramos (aka “Sarge”), PTA, FAFS about achieving proper posture while you are standing and walking. Posture and walking mechanics play a huge role when it comes to improving stamina and gait, and an […]
We all remember hearing it growing up, “chin up, shoulders back.” Good posture isn’t just for family photos, there are real impacts to overall health that result from hunched shoulders. Our daily lives shape our posture and letting bad posture persist makes it more difficult to correct as the muscles in your body are retrained […]
Do you experience pain or discomfort after prolonged periods of sitting? Many Americans find themselves sitting for a great part of the day at school, work and even for electronic play. Optimal posture plays an integral role in maintaining overall health. Have you every thought about the impact sitting has on your daily life? Proper […]
