Concussion in Sports
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that affects your brain function. A concussion is caused by a bump, blow, or a rapid movement of the head. Additionally, they can occur from a fall or blow to the body that…
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Knee Pain: Simple Exercises to Help
If you’re experiencing knee pain, it might surprise you to learn that strengthening your hips can help! Whether you’re considering surgery or opting for a more conservative approach make sure hip strengthening is part of your plan. There’s a strong…
Blood Flow Restriction Training: A Physical Rehabilitation Game Changer
New advanced technology to help you recover quicker. An in depth look at how it works. Getting strong is hard. Rehab after injury is hard. Unfortunately, losing muscle after periods of inactivity or immobilization is not hard. Muscle is easy…
Prehab: Get a Jump Start on Your Recovery!
Key Conditions: Total Knee Replacement, Total Hip Replacement, Rotator Cuff Repair, Post-Surgical Rehabilitation, Recovery from Injury, Recovery from Hospitalization We’ve all heard of going to physical therapy after surgery, but what would happen if you went before surgery? Prehabilitation, or…
Chapter 7: Postponed
There’s a story in Greek mythology about a man who rolls a stone up a hill. Every time he gets close to the top the stone rolls back down and he has to start over. It’s his eternal punishment. I…
Occupational Therapy Month
Impact Rehab & Wellness wants to say THANK YOU to all the OT’s out there making a difference! What is an occupational therapist? Occupational therapists are health care providers who are embracing health challenges and enhancing lives. In occupational therapy,…
Population Health
The burden of musculoskeletal conditions is significant in terms of treatment and care. These conditions impact your quality of life, mobility, and productivity. This results in more missed days at work. In 2011, the annual U.S. cost for treatment and…
Fishing Season is Here! Are You Ready?
Warmer weather is here, which means anglers are ready to get on the water! While most of us enjoy fishing for fun and relaxation, long hours of repetitive casting, bending, and standing can take its toll on your body. Anglers…
Chapter 6: Ode to Nana
So, here’s the thing. Last week I decided it was time to increase my workouts. I wasn’t getting sore anymore and I’ve been feeling pretty good, so the timing seemed right. Oh, how wrong I was! Always do the Math!…
Chapter 5: Consistency is Key
As I sit here eating Starburst jellybeans, I can’t help but feel accomplished. No, that’s not sarcasm. This week I’ve completely dominated my workouts! Tuesday I felt so good during/after the workout I actually ended up doing more than I…