by buildpt | Aug 6, 2018 | Injury Prevention, Sports Rehabilitation
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), high school athletes account for about 2 million injuries and around a half-million doctor visits each year. But few of these injuries, says Palmer physical therapist Anne Thomas, are as costly to a...
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...
by buildpt | Aug 3, 2017 | Concussion, Injury Prevention, Sports Rehabilitation
With high school sports starting up soon, and NFL training camp in full swing, concussions are certain to ramp up within the mainstream consciousness. And while talk will often point to conventional wisdom which states that “time and rest” are the best and only...
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...
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