by buildpt | Mar 30, 2018 | Active Aging, Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy
During a time when the U.S. is so focused on reducing the cost of overall medical expenses, Palmer physical therapist Anne Thomas shared a staggering number that, according to medical professionals, could be significantly reduced through preventative care: $67.7...
by buildpt | Nov 7, 2017 | Active Aging, Active Living, Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy
We all know that visiting your physician for an annual physical is critical in maintaining long-term health, just as dental exams twice each year helps ensure oral health throughout a lifetime. But what about annual checkups with a physical therapist? According to...
by buildpt | Jul 3, 2017 | Active Aging
“Mind over matter” may seem a bit cliché when it comes to health and science, but in Ann Thomas’s world, a positive attitude plays an undeniable role in reaching and maintaining optimal health. A physical therapist and owner at Body in Balance Physical Therapy in...
by Body in Balance | May 5, 2017 | Active Aging, Injury Prevention
As we start what’s been known since 1989 as National Stroke Awareness Month (May), Palmer physical therapist Anne Thomas is eager to point out that stroke is a medical emergency that’s highly preventable, and that movement and exercise are keys to such prevention. “As...
by Body in Balance | Nov 8, 2016 | Active Aging, Arthritis, Injury Prevention
While it’s true that arthritis sufferers can find relief through movement and exercise, those living with the disorder may naturally assume such treatments would be painful. But not so, said Palmer physical therapist Anne Thomas with Body in Balance Physical Therapy....
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