Chronic wounds affect over 6.5 million people in the United States. A chronic nonhealing wound is often correlated with comorbidities such as diabetes, vascular deficits, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease. Wound healing is often also delayed by the presence of intrinsic and extrinsic factors including medications, poor nutrition, comorbidities, and Read more…
What is a wound VAC (Vacuum-assisted closure)? A wound VAC is a type of therapy to help wounds heal. During the treatment, the device decreases air pressure on the wound to help the wound heal more quickly. It gently pulls fluid from the wound over time to reduce swelling, and Read more…
In today’s world where more value is placed on strengthening exercises; it can be hard to step back and focus on releasing and relaxing. You may be wondering why you are experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction when you are practicing kegels every day. Just doing kegels is not always the answer Read more…
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has changed a lot that is going on in our world. At a time when we are being encouraged to stay at home and socially distance ourselves from others, you may find it difficult to discover ways to maintain your physical activity levels. Not only is Read more…
There’s anxiety everywhere! How can we manage stress during this crazy time? Here are a few tips to reduce stress and embrace this time with resiliency. #1. Take a breath. Concentrate or pay attention to your breathing; in through the nose, out through the mouth. Put your hand on your Read more…
by Dr. Lindy Kirby, PT, DPT I see several patients throughout the year that come in with chronic headaches, neck pain, mid back pain and low back pain. A lot of these patient’s have one thing in common…a desk job! It’s funny to think that a job where you sit Read more…
Every year, 25 million Americans are affected by incontinence or involuntary loss of bladder and/or bowel control. Both men and women, young and old, may experience some form of incontinence that can make them feel ashamed and isolated. Types of Urinary Incontinence Stress Urinary Incontinence – Involuntary loss of urine Read more…
Lower back pain during pregnancy is widely accepted as a consequence of pregnancy by many women and physicians. The prevalence of backaches during pregnancy ranges between 35%-61%. By understanding the primary reasons why back pain occurs during pregnancy, as well as effective treatments, women will be able to independently manage Read more…
1. Continue to stay active If you were active prior to becoming pregnant, it’s important and recommended to continue physical activity throughout your pregnancy. The benefits are significant and widespread: reducing aches/pain, reducing constipation, improving mood and energy, as well as promoting a shorter and more effective labor. A Read more…
With the New Year quickly approaching, “getting in shape”, “losing weight”, and “toning up” are common generic goals many individuals have, and it all starts on January 1st. One more Christmas feast before the “diet” begins and life can become miserable that first day of the year. January 1st arrives. Read more…