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Green Exercise: Hiking for Happiness & Health
Green exercise, activity that takes place outdoors in natural environments, is growing in popularity. It is well known that physical activity has a plethora of health benefits for those who participate in exercise, although, more research is being conducted... Read More
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, also commonly known as positional vertigo or even more simply as BPPV, is a condition that affects and challenges the vestibular system. This condition affects primarily the inner ear (one part of our vestibular system)... Read More
The History Behind the Opioid Epidemic and the APTA’s Mission to Stop It
America is currently living through the deadliest drug epidemic in history. Data based on a government survey in 2018 found that 2.6 million people in the United States suffer from an opioid use disorder. The roots of today’s opioid epidemic stem back... Read More
The ACL: It can heal!
Hearing you have torn a ligament in your knee can be devastating news, no matter what age you may be. Whether you’re a 16 year old athlete getting ready for your upcoming sports season, or a 45 year old parent getting ready to coach your child’s soccer... Read More
From Bands to Bars: Transitioning from therapy to the gym
People come to physical therapy for many reasons and are treated with evidence-based interventions that help strengthen the systems in your body that require attention. These interventions, through strengthening, provide relief from the symptoms a patient... Read More
When it comes to chronic pain, you cannot always trust your brain!
Hello everyone, as part of our New Year’s upgrade, we, the Willow Grove/Hatboro Physical Therapy staff, decided to start a series of blog posts. Each month we will focus on a different subject. This month the subject is PAIN. We all have experienced... Read More
Managing Chronic Pain
I once attended a course where a cognitive behavioral therapist was explaining how people with anxiety perceive the world. There were three simple characteristics applicable to anxiety in everyone who has ever experienced it. These characteristics include: 1)... Read More
Managing Arthritis with Physical Therapy
Arthritis, a prevalent condition affecting millions globally, presents itself through joint inflammation, leading to pain, swelling, stiffness, and a reduced range of motion. It turns simple daily activities into challenging tasks, often leaving individuals... Read More
Recovering From Auto Accidents With Physical Therapy
Auto accidents can be jarring, both physically and emotionally. Whether you’ve experienced a minor fender-bender or a more serious collision, the aftermath often includes physical injuries that require attention and care. Physical therapy can be... Read More
