Contributions by: Megan Otto & Reece Jensen, DPT, OCS The line between work and home life has blurred over the past few months as many individuals have transitioned to working from home as a safety measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This “new normal” brings new challenges as well — such as learning when…
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Maintaining a healthy work-life balance during the COVID-19 pandemic: Tips on setting boundaries and incorporating physical activity into your everyday routine
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5 Holiday Giving Options Offering Healthful Returns
The Holiday Season is a time for giving, and that includes supporting causes and organizations that make our communities stronger. It’s in this spirit that Dallas physical therapist Alan Thompson shares some holiday giving suggestions that offer a more healthful return than simply writing a check. “As a physical therapist, my goal is to improve…
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Can Exercise Ward Off Cold and Flu Symptoms?
As cold and flu season approaches, so does the season of illness prevention. From getting flu shots to adding a little extra Vitamin C to our diets, prevention often becomes a focus for those concerned with getting sick, missing work and/or school, and optimizing the joy of their upcoming Holiday Seasons. It’s based on this…
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‘Direct Access’ Bill Empowers Texans with Quicker, Safer, More Effective Health Care Options
As of September 1 – thanks to House Bill 29, which Governor Greg Abbott signed on June 14, 2019 – Texans with musculoskeletal pain and injury may visit a physical therapist directly, without first obtaining a physician’s referral. With the passing of this bill, Texas joins 46 other states that allow for direct access to…
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New Clinic Now Open in Little Elm
Vista Rehab Partners opened the doors of their newest physical therapy clinic in Little Elm, TX. The facility is located at 26744 E. University Blvd., Suite 500, and marks the 21st clinic in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The clinic is co-owned and managed by Joe Gizzi, PT, DPT, COMT, OCS, and treats all types of…
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Save the RICE for First-Aid, Not Long-Term Healing
For decades, the standard and recommended response to an injured muscle, tendon or ligament was to “apply RICE,” an acronym that stands for a protocol of rest, ice, compression and elevation. Yet these days, according to Prosper physical therapist Kristin Duckworth, the application of RICE as a treatment for these sports-type soft-tissue injuries isn’t 100…
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Concussion Symptoms can Improve with Managed Exercise and Physical Therapy
With high school sports starting up soon and NFL training camps in full swing, concussions are certain to ramp up within the mainstream consciousness. And, while talk will often point to conventional wisdom which states that “time and rest” are the best and only options for recovery from concussion, McKinney physical therapist Bobby Curtis says…
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5 Common Back Pain Myths
Despite being one of the top causes of disability in the U.S., affecting around eight in 10 people in their lifetimes, back pain is an ailment often misunderstood by those affected, says Irving physical therapist Ted Kern. Such misconceptions, Kern adds, can cause those suffering from back pain to seek solutions, potential treatment paths, and…
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Tips for Reducing, Managing Plantar Fasciitis Pain
ANNA, TX – Studies show about three-quarters of all Americans will experience foot pain at some point in their lives. Of them, more than 2 million people who seek treatment each year will learn they suffer from an overuse condition called plantar fasciitis. Fortunately, according to Anna physical therapist Michael Middlebrooks, most cases of plantar…
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