by buildpt | Dec 3, 2019 | Active Aging
For some, the Holiday Season can be a time of social isolation and loneliness. This can be especially true for older adults who live alone, according to Palmer physical therapists Anne Thomas. Research shows social isolation can have adverse effects such as...
by buildpt | Sep 4, 2019 | Active Aging, Active Living, Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy
When we’re young, falls are treated as teaching opportunities. “Get back on your feet, brush yourself off and keep moving toward your goals,” we were told. But as we age, falls take on a much greater significance. According to Palmer physical...
by buildpt | Nov 5, 2018 | Active Aging, Active Living, Physical Therapy
The American office worker spends 8 to 10 hours a day seated behind a desk. Such a sedentary lifestyle, says Palmer physical therapist Anne Thomas, not only contributes to our country’s obesity epidemic, but it can also contribute to multiple injuries and disorders...
by buildpt | Jun 1, 2018 | Active Aging, Injury Prevention, Pain Management
It’s well established that about eight in 10 people in the U.S. will experience back pain at some point in their lives. And while the causes of such pain often vary, Palmer physical therapist Anne Thomas says increasingly, in a world that accommodates a more sedentary...
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...
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