| Consideration of Balance Assessments for the Physical Therapist by Chai Rasavong, MPT, MBA |
 Balance is defined as the ability to control the center of gravity over the base of support in a given sensory environment. It is important to us as therapists, because we may sometimes see a population of patients who may have a decrease in balance. In this population balance impairments can affect function which could lead to disability. Besides burns, falls are also one of the top reasons why legal litigation is taken on ...>>read more |
| When Exercises Aren't Enough by Eric Mason, PT |
 Following injury or surgery, exercise is often prescribed to rehabilitate patients to their previous level of functional independence. Much emphasis is placed on exercise as a treatment modality because it creates physical improvements and has wide-ranging psychological benefits to our patients. Exercise restores strength in muscles, flexibility in tissues and range of motion in joints. Many times, exercise can help restore proper muscle balance around the joints. However, it may not be ..>>read more |
