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How Self-Care Can Support Cancer Recovery

Tim@inhometherapygr.com — Sun, 07 Apr 2019 20:47:09 +0000

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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The Best Advice for Seniors Needing Some Shut-Eye

Tim@inhometherapygr.com — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 03:32:19 +0000

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?

Tim@inhometherapygr.com — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 12:19:29 +0000

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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A Recipe for Total Fitness to Boost Your Strength

Tim@inhometherapygr.com — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 22:16:34 +0000

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

Tim@inhometherapygr.com — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 16:22:23 +0000

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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Do You Know Why You Have Back Pain? Here’s How You Can Find Out

Tim@inhometherapygr.com — Sat, 18 Aug 2018 00:06:22 +0000

Is the source of your low back pain a mystery? You’re not alone. Nine out of 10 patients don’t know the primary cause of their back pain. The problem is that most people seek treatment after they’ve begun exhibiting symptoms of back pain. While this may seem logical on the surface, we’re here to tell
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Yearly Physical Therapy Visits are Just as Important as Annual Cholesterol Tests

Tim@inhometherapygr.com — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 03:18:42 +0000

You know the drill. During your annual visit, your primary care physician will order a cholesterol test. Combined with an assessment of health measures such as diet and exercise, the results of the cholesterol test will provide your physician with the information needed to make a recommendation. If the results are positive, you might hear,
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Ask a Physical Therapist to “screen” your movements this Spring

Tim@inhometherapygr.com — Mon, 28 May 2018 02:23:16 +0000

Let’s talk about the last time you—or someone close to you—interviewed for a new job. Chances are that the first step was a phone screen with your potential employer. When you passed that portion of the process with flying colors, you were then invited for an in-person interview. At that stage, the employer probably asked
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Our Ancestors May Have Held the Secret to Better Brain Health

Tim@inhometherapygr.com — Tue, 01 May 2018 13:48:03 +0000

It turns out that while our early ancestors spent their days out in the wilderness hunting and foraging for food, they may also have been keeping their brains sharp. Researchers at the University of Arizona have found a connection between the highly active lifestyle that was prevalent in those ancient days and the prevention and
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How Physical Therapy Helps Retirees Keep Dreams Alive During the Golden Years

Tim@inhometherapygr.com — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 12:15:36 +0000

Are you among the millions of Americans who have high aspirations for how you’ll spend the extra time during your post-retirement years? Whether you plan to travel the world, pick up fly fishing, spend more time woodworking or sign up for a golf league, your physical fitness level will be a factor. A 2010 study
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