Blog Posts in November, 2018

• Posted By ProFysio Physical Therapy 30-Nov-2018

  Paying It Forward: A Physical Therapist's Inspirational Journey

  In 2004, Dani Burt was 19 years old when she crashed her motorcycle into a guardrail, launching her off the side of a cliff. Luckily, Dani did not plummet the full 400 feet from the cliff’s edge. She only fell 45 feet before some thick ...

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• Posted By ProFysio Physical Therapy 21-Nov-2018

  What Is the Recommended Amount of Exercise for Me?

  According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, Second Edition, about 80% of adults and adolescents in the United States don’t engage in adequate physical activity. Insufficient ...

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• Posted By ProFysio Physical Therapy 15-Nov-2018

  Managing Pain Through Physical Therapy: A Healthier Alternative to Prescription Opioids

  Costs vs. Benefits of Opioid Use The abuse of prescription opioid medication in the United States has risen to epidemic proportions. Although the CDC guidelines on prescription opioids recognize that opioids are appropriate under certain ...

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• Posted By ProFysio Physical Therapy 13-Nov-2018

  Understanding Fibromyalgia: A Brief Guide

  What Is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a chronic medical condition that is characterized by a pervasive sensation of pain throughout the body, accompanied by fatigue. This condition affects nearly 5 million people in the United States. Between 80-90% ...

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