Physical Therapy helps in many ways. For Elders in sever conditions, physical therapy helps in- According to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Physical therapy is the only way that could help avoid surgeries in conditions like Osteoarthritis in the knee, Spinal stenosis, Degenerative disk disease, Torn rotator cuff and Meniscal tears At Pro Active […]
Geriatric Physical Therapy at SV Proactive, Sunnyvale As the body enters old age, it undergoes wear and tear. Geriatric Physical Therapy for Elderly should then be considered, It’s a normal process and happens with everyone but sometimes it leads to pain and disability, causing patients to limited range of motion or all together stop doing […]
What is Diastasis recti and how can you tell it’s there? Motherhood is an amazing journey and in this period certain complications may arise. Diastasis recti (DRA) is one such complication. If you still look pregnant even after giving birth months ago, a gap could have been caused by the separation of rectus abdominis muscles […]
What is Pelvic Floor Disorder? In common cases, pelvic floor is discussed with reference to women’s health. the concerned area is the layer of muscles, organs, nerves and connective tissues that sit at the bottom of the pelvis. The Pelvic organs are the bladder, uterus and bowel. The pelvic becomes weak after childbirth, surgery, disease […]
What is Sports Rehabilitation? The word rehabilitation means the action of restoring someone to health or normal life through training and therapy after imprisonment, addiction, or illness. So when the word sport is attached to it, it means restoration from sports injuries and getting back to the game. Injuries are an inevitable result of sport participation. Football […]
Sometimes you wake up with little or strenuous pain in the shoulder and you wonder, last night I was all fine but why is it happening now? The un-invited shoulder pain can be the result of an intense dance lesson from last week, a strenuous workout, or even sleeping in an incorrect position. Not being […]
Any routine work, job related problems or relationship issues can cause stress. The build up of stress afflicts your body and your mind. This puts your health at a severe risk. Stress is a leading cause of many health issues. Long-term stress can result in consistent headaches, stomach disorders, and even depression. Before you can […]
Physical therapy helps people of all ages who have medical conditions, illnesses or injuries that limit their regular ability to move and function. A customized program can help individuals return to their prior level of functioning. It can encourage activities and lifestyle changes that can help prevent further injury and improve overall health and well […]
Posture Strengthening basic but if goes wrong, it can create multiple problems. Sitting with a straight back or walking without bending even a little bit – sometimes you might remember and do it properly & sometimes you may just ignore it. But the right posture is what you need to look and feel good. It […]
How does Pro Active Physical Therapy help? To help elderly patients, Pro-Active Physical Therapy is always ready. The first goal is to reduce pain and swelling if there is any. Then the next step is to increase flexibility, strength, coordination and balance, this may involve stretching, lifting weights, walking, manual therapy, and electrical stimulation among […]