Questions to Know If You Are Routinely Getting Enough Sleep–As Described by Dr. Matthew Walker PhD’s book “Why We Sleep”

It is amazing to me how the lack of sleep impacts not only our musculoskeletal system but how the chronic lack of sleep adversely affects the other systems in our body. As a result of the chronic condition of lacking … Continue reading “Questions to Know If You Are Routinely Getting Enough Sleep–As Described by Dr. Matthew Walker PhD’s book “Why We Sleep””

Helping More People More Effectively with Better Soft Skills: Don’t Only Use the Side of the Brain That You’re Comfortable With. Use Both Sides… And Your Heart

So in the latter half of this year of 2020, I’ve been getting some help to restore the balance between my physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual life. A key person that’s been helping me is an old acquaintance from 10+ … Continue reading “Helping More People More Effectively with Better Soft Skills: Don’t Only Use the Side of the Brain That You’re Comfortable With. Use Both Sides… And Your Heart”

“Aerobic Exercise: Top 10 Reasons to Get Physical”

Mayo Clinic published an article on February 5, 2020. Listed are their 10 benefits of aerobic exercise. At the bottom is the link to the detailed article. Item #3 is an interesting point. Keep excess pounds at bay. Increase your … Continue reading ““Aerobic Exercise: Top 10 Reasons to Get Physical””

Conservative Care with Outpatient Physical Therapy Other Than Musckuloskeletal (MSK): A Referenced Ted Talk Commentary on Type 2 Diabetes

Physical therapy is conservative care. Aside for other modailities available in the healthcare system, my physical therapy patients can benefit with more. I feel strongly that all physical therapists can take the full initiative and thus take the FULL advantage … Continue reading “Conservative Care with Outpatient Physical Therapy Other Than Musckuloskeletal (MSK): A Referenced Ted Talk Commentary on Type 2 Diabetes”

Silent Neck Problem Presenting as Heart Pain: Where Did the “Really Bad Chest Pain” Come From?

“They did a bunch of tests and they still can’t find anything wrong with my heart!” Brandon was a 55 year old male referred to physical therapy for left shoulder pain. Orthopedic special testing seemed to present with impingement of … Continue reading “Silent Neck Problem Presenting as Heart Pain: Where Did the “Really Bad Chest Pain” Come From?”

Managing Your Health with Regular Physical Therapy Checkups

Many physical therapy patients’ co-morbidities arise from an unchecked acute trauma from early life, current habits, surgeries in “unrelated” body parts, and a lifestyle of commitments for others or even self-righteous endeavors. They all add up later in life as … Continue reading “Managing Your Health with Regular Physical Therapy Checkups”