Physical therapy is often prescribed following a car accident to help one recover from any injuries they sustained. Generally, you will first be assessed by your doctor or the hospital. If therapy is necessary, you will be referred out to an office that specializes in your specific type of injury or to a general auto injury therapy provider. Trauma Treated Physical therapy can be used to treat various types of injuries and trauma.
24 May 2021
Losing weight is often easier when you do so through some type of established program. But there are so many different programs to choose from, and they come in several different formats. One of the most classic types of weight loss programs has participants attend weekly or monthly meetings. This type of weight loss program works well for many people, but not for everyone. In deciding whether to join this type of program yourself, consider the following pros and cons.
26 March 2021
Physicians see patients complaining of stomach problems all the time. As such, it is important to know the symptoms of food poisoning so that you have an accurate understanding of the condition and what you need to do. Do you need to see your doctor about food poisoning? Could you be at risk for other health conditions? This is what you need to know. Who Can Get Food Poisoning? Anybody can get food poisoning, but some people are impacted more than others.
2 March 2021
Scrubs don't just get used; they get abused. You wear them through long shifts, while juggling multiple patients, and while carrying countless medical instruments in your pockets. If you don't want to be buying a new pair of scrubs every month, then you need to look for durable scrubs that will really last. Here are some tips for identifying these hard-wearing, long-lasting scrubs. Feel the thickness of the material. The biggest difference between cheaper scrubs and more expensive scrubs is usually the thickness of the material.
18 February 2021
As you grow older, your physician will likely recommend that you visit a cardiologist and undergo a cardiac risk assessment. The goal of this assessment is to ascertain your personal risk for heart attack, stroke, and other cardiac conditions. At the end of the assessment, you will be assigned a level of risk: low, borderline, intermediate, or high. But what are the elements of a cardiac risk assessment? Take a look.
6 January 2021
Hearing that your child needs or could benefit from speech therapy may be a little alarming at first. But often, this is because some of the things you've heard about speech therapy aren't exactly accurate. Disinformation is all over the place, but the following myths about speech therapy have more bark than bite! Speech therapy is just for developmentally delayed kids You may assume that since your child needs speech therapy, they must have some sort of developmental delay.
3 December 2020
If you have recently suffered a brain injury, your doctor may be considering vision therapy as part of your recovery plan. Many brain injury sufferers find themselves confused by vision problems or may not realize that a vision issue they are experiencing could be connected to their brain injury. Because so much of your brain is directly involved in vision processing, it's important that you understand the warning signs of vision problems that could be directly connected to your brain injury.
4 November 2020
As more states legalize the growing and sale of hemp, people across the country are becoming more aware of what purposes it can be used for. However, for individuals who are not yet familiar with it, they may wonder what hemp is and why it is becoming more commonplace in healthcare today. In particular, they might have questions about whether or not Colorado-grown hemp is really safe to use. They can allay concerns that they may have by learning about the medical versatility of Colorado-grown CBD.
6 October 2020
As the fall season approaches, so do certain kinds of seasonal allergies. One particular type of seasonal allergy that is common in the fall is a ragweed allergy. Also known as hay fever or allergic rhinitis, ragweed allergies affect 23 million people in the country. If you want to better understand this type of allergy, here are some things you should know. Know the Symptoms The symptoms of ragweed allergies are very similar to that of the common cold.
31 August 2020
A cancer diagnosis is a tremendous challenge. If you or a loved one has recently discovered that you will be starting a fight for your health, it is time to start looking for an oncology center. Oncology is the study of tumors and cancer, so an oncology center is a place where you will go to get your cancer treatments. There are many different types of oncology centers, all offering different services and amenities.
6 December 2019