by Beyond Basics | Apr 17, 2013 | Uncategorized
By Stephanie Stamas, SPT Sjogren’s Syndrome (SS) is an autoimmune CTD where the body attacks the moisture producing (exocrine) glands of the body leading to the hallmark signs of dry eyes and/or dry mouth. This is the second most common rheumatic disease and...
by Beyond Basics | Apr 16, 2013 | Uncategorized
By Denise Vidal In the last blog, we demonstrated how core strength can be supported through the shoulder girdle’s connection to the ribcage. We did this by exploring motions called protraction and retraction, that is the shoulder blades’ moving toward and...
by Beyond Basics | Apr 12, 2013 | Uncategorized
By Riva Preil Great news! Pelvic floor physical therapy benefits adults and children alike…and research is proving it! The European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine reports a recent study which supports pelvic floor physical therapy for children with...
by Beyond Basics | Apr 10, 2013 | Uncategorized
Now that we’ve started October, we thought we’d share with you some important information: it’s National Physical Therapy Month! As PTs, we treat the body without medication, easing it through a variety of common health problems and recovery...
by Beyond Basics | Apr 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
By Denise Vidal This time of year is filled with family, friends, good food, and lots of laughter. However, with all of the goodness that the holidays bring, there can also be a lot of stress and anxiety that come with the season. To combat these stressors, take a...
