Women’s Health
Women have special needs to attain and maintain their health. ECRC-PT provides treatment for many common orthopedic disorders affecting women, such as poor posture, back pain, and sacroiliac dysfunction.
PT UNDERUTILIZED IN PATIENTS WITH BACK PAIN
Back pain is one of the most common discomforts found in adults. Although diagnosis may vary, physical therapy is proven to help back pain in patients. Even though it is well-known PT can help ease discomfort, it is still largely underutilized. “People with back pain use many types of medical interventions, but often not those…
PT FOR CERVICAL RADICULOPATHY
Cervical radiculopathy happens inside the cervical spine. It is caused when a nerve becomes inflamed or damaged and can change neurological function. It can cause numbness, weakness, slower reflexes and is very painful. Studies show that physical therapy can help manage this pain. A semi-hard cervical collar and rest for 3 to 6 weeks or…
GAIT SPEED AN IMPORTANT COMPONENT OF ELDERLY ASSESSMENT
An analysis of 9 studies with more than 34,000 participants aged 65 and older suggests that gait speed may be an indicator of health of an older person. Published in JAMA and highlighted in USA Today, the study’s authors, which include APTA member Jennifer Brach, PT, PhD, GCS, say that “gait speed, age, and sex…
TIPS FOR BABY BOOMERS TO DEAL WITH ACHES AND PAINS
As baby boomers age, more of them are facing the aches and pains that often come with arthritis or chronic joint pain. It is estimated 66 million, or nearly one in three adults, live with chronic joint pain. Baby boomers are at prime risk for the disease. Sandeep Varma, MD, rheumatologist in Norwich, CT, said…
