Tim@inhometherapygr.com - In Home Therapy of Grand Rapids https://www.inhometherapygr.com Providers of quality Physical/Occupational Therapy in the home. Mon, 16 Oct 2023 03:43:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://www.inhometherapygr.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/hands_1.png Tim@inhometherapygr.com - In Home Therapy of Grand Rapids https://www.inhometherapygr.com 32 32 How Self-Care Can Support Cancer Recovery https://www.inhometherapygr.com/how-self-care-can-support-cancer-recovery/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-self-care-can-support-cancer-recovery https://www.inhometherapygr.com/how-self-care-can-support-cancer-recovery/#comments Sun, 07 Apr 2019 20:47:09 +0000 http://www.inhometherapygr.com/?p=712 There are many priorities after a cancer diagnosis. Unfortunately, one of the more overlooked is the all-encompassing concept of self-care. This can be a traumatic time, and self-care will be important as you deal with cancer's effects on your physical, mental, and spiritual health.

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]]> https://www.inhometherapygr.com/how-self-care-can-support-cancer-recovery/feed/ 2 The Best Advice for Seniors Needing Some Shut-Eye https://www.inhometherapygr.com/the-best-advice-for-seniors-needing-some-shut-eye/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-best-advice-for-seniors-needing-some-shut-eye Tue, 26 Feb 2019 03:32:19 +0000 http://www.inhometherapygr.com/?p=682 Do you struggle with getting a good night’s rest? If you’re tossing and turning during the wee hours, you aren’t alone. Many seniors have trouble getting sufficient sleep.

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]]> Are You a New Year’s Resolution Newbie, Master or Flunkee? https://www.inhometherapygr.com/are-you-a-new-years-resolution-newbie-master-or-flunkee/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=are-you-a-new-years-resolution-newbie-master-or-flunkee https://www.inhometherapygr.com/are-you-a-new-years-resolution-newbie-master-or-flunkee/#comments Thu, 31 Jan 2019 12:19:29 +0000 http://www.inhometherapygr.com/?p=668 Turning the page on the New Year is a chance to wipe the slate clean—and to be better versions of ourselves. And when it comes to what we want to improve, goals that fall in the health and wellness arena top all other New Year’s resolutions

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]]> https://www.inhometherapygr.com/are-you-a-new-years-resolution-newbie-master-or-flunkee/feed/ 28 Long-Term Care: How to Pay for the Costs https://www.inhometherapygr.com/long-term-care-how-to-pay-for-the-costs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=long-term-care-how-to-pay-for-the-costs https://www.inhometherapygr.com/long-term-care-how-to-pay-for-the-costs/#comments Fri, 25 Jan 2019 23:05:56 +0000 http://www.inhometherapygr.com/?p=653 Planning for your future healthcare needs is never easy. You want to think about your current health while considering all the things that you may need to pay for down the road.

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]]> https://www.inhometherapygr.com/long-term-care-how-to-pay-for-the-costs/feed/ 37 4 Ways Your Mattress Is Affecting Your Health https://www.inhometherapygr.com/4-ways-your-mattress-is-affecting-your-health/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=4-ways-your-mattress-is-affecting-your-health Fri, 28 Dec 2018 02:06:23 +0000 http://www.inhometherapygr.com/?p=612 Given that we spend one-third of our lives sleeping (or, at least, trying to do so), it is amazing that most of us don’t really think about what we are sleeping on. Our mattress is a huge part of our everyday lives. As such, a good mattress allows us to enjoy a restful and invigorating sleep, setting us up for a productive and active day.

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]]> What Spells Relief for Low Back Pain Patients? https://www.inhometherapygr.com/what-spells-relief-for-low-back-pain-patients/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-spells-relief-for-low-back-pain-patients Tue, 18 Dec 2018 20:11:53 +0000 http://www.inhometherapygr.com/?p=603 If you’ve ever suffered from a bout of low back pain, then you know that finding relief is often any patient’s main goal. Luckily, patients are beginning to see the benefits of pursuing safe alternatives to medications and surgery. A physical therapy regimen for low back pain is designed to reduce soft tissue pain, improve function and build muscle strength.

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]]> Some Americans Pay More for Back Pain Relief, But Are They Really Getting Less? https://www.inhometherapygr.com/some-americans-pay-more-for-back-pain-relief-but-are-they-really-getting-less/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=some-americans-pay-more-for-back-pain-relief-but-are-they-really-getting-less Wed, 12 Dec 2018 20:10:56 +0000 http://www.inhometherapygr.com/?p=595 In the case of low back pain, one such under-heralded solution is physical therapy. Physical therapy, yoga and acupuncture are gaining in popularity as equally (or more) effective and less costly than surgical procedures, injections, MRIs and pain relievers—and for good reason.
Physical therapists are trained to restore and improve patients’ mobility, reduce soft tissue pain, improve function and build muscle strength. They not only develop custom strategies to treat persistent or recurrent low back pain, but educate patients on the prevention of future issues. Some preventive techniques include adopting and following a regular exercise program and learning to lift correctly by keeping the object close to the body.

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]]> Cold Outside? Bring Your Workout Indoors! https://www.inhometherapygr.com/cold-outside-bring-your-workout-indoors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cold-outside-bring-your-workout-indoors Fri, 16 Nov 2018 01:19:06 +0000 http://www.inhometherapygr.com/?p=497 Regular exercise is an important component of any healthy lifestyle. But what happens when winter arrives? Just take your workout indoors.

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]]> A Recipe for Total Fitness to Boost Your Strength https://www.inhometherapygr.com/a-recipe-for-total-fitness-to-boost-your-strength/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-recipe-for-total-fitness-to-boost-your-strength Tue, 16 Oct 2018 22:16:34 +0000 http://www.inhometherapygr.com/?p=486 Staying healthy is an everyday effort. Just a few days of cheating on your diet and skipping workouts can throw you way off your rhythm, and it’s not always easy to get back on track.

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]]> Convenience is the #1 Benefit to Attending Physical Therapy Sessions in the Comfort of Your Own Home https://www.inhometherapygr.com/home-therapy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=home-therapy Thu, 13 Sep 2018 16:22:23 +0000 http://www.inhometherapygr.com/?p=481 In today’s world of e-retailers and smartphones, convenience is important to consumers. Today’s consumers can use an app to have groceries delivered to the home in less than an hour or ask a voice assistant to play their favorite songs without getting up from the couch. Naturally the demand for a similar experience is spilling over into healthcare.
Beyond the obvious advantages of cost savings and convenience, therapy in the home allow PTs to observe, guide and educate patients to ensure that they complete their home exercise programs and other rehab-related goals on-schedule and safely.

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