As a healthcare provider who has worked with patients who use Medishare, I wanted to share a Medishare review based on my experience and research on the company. The rising costs of medical insurance premiums and copays is absolutely astonishing to me. It’s not uncommon anymore to see copays of $60 to $80 per visit […]
Top 3 Ways to Improve Your Balance
One of the most rewarding aspects of my job as a physical therapist is helping people improve balance. Poor balance can affect people of all ages, but it’s definitely more of an issue with people 55 and older. Why Is My Balance Bad? There’s a number of reasons why your balance may be off. A […]
How to Improve Balance: 3 Tips from a Physical Therapist
It’s one of the most common questions I hear in the clinic: Can my balance actually improve? Balance most often declines during these events: After a surgery or injury As we age (usually 50+) Change in medication Or Disease (vertigo, meiner’s, etc) In ALL of these situations, there are proven ways to get better balance! […]
Do I Need a Cane? 3 Questions to Ask
I have a simple 3 question formula for figuring out if someone should use a cane. People are usually surprised how easy my assessment is, but it’s pretty straightforward. Oh, and it has nothing to do with age! As a Physical Therapist, I’ve recommended canes for 42-year-olds and have worked with people who are 92 […]
Rotator Cuff Surgery: What to Expect After Rotator Cuff Repair?
One of the most common shoulder surgeries is a rotator cuff repair. Whether you’re scheduled to have a rotator cuff surgery or you just had one, this article gives you a physical therapist’s perspective on what to expect after a rotator cuff surgery. What is the Rotator Cuff? There are four different muscles that stabilize […]