The Essential Nutrient
Written By: Kristy L. Harken, PT, DPT As we approach the final months of summer, now seems like a good time for a reminder on the importance of hydration and water intake. August and September can remain brutally hot and combined with the high humidity here in the Midwest, it makes being outdoors nearly unbearable. […]
6 Reasons To See Your Physical Therapist
6 Reasons To See Your Physical Therapist Written By: Kristy L. Harken, PT, DPT According to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), a physical therapist is a trained and licensed medical professional with experience in diagnosing physical abnormalities, restoring physical function and mobility, maintaining physical function, and promoting physical activity and proper function. Physical therapy […]
Hand Pain?
If you’re experiencing pain in your hands, you’re likely not alone. Many people have complaints of pain or discomfort in their hands, particularly more so, as we age. There are many reasons or causes of pain that affects the hand but the most common will be discussed here. What is the most common cause? Arthritis. […]
Is Parkinson’s keeping you from Speaking Out?
Communication is key to connecting with others. Are you having difficulties? We can help you Speak Out!® Goodcare AtHome Rehab offers Speech Therapy with Speak Out!® trained therapists. Is Parkinson’s keeping you from Speaking Out? Parkinson’s disease can cause difficulty communicating through a variety of ways including: monotone speech, breathy or hoarse voice quality, slurred […]
Pelvic Floor Disfunction
Urine or bowel leakage? Sexual discomfort? Pelvic Pain? There are options to help! Pelvic floor muscles have many important functions that impact many areas of our lives. They provide support for the pelvic organs, help hold in urine and bowel contents, and they assist with sexual function. What most of us don’t realize is that […]
Outpatient therapy can help increase cancer survivorship
Feeling the Irish luck this month? Recent research shows luck may not be needed to help increase survival odds in older cancer patients. Improving ambulatory function in older cancer patients may increase survival odds. Ambulatory function is a term used to describe a person’s capability to walk. This includes gait, balance, coordination, pace, and the […]
Reduce the risk of fall-related death
Live Long & Live Strong Did you hear? The CDC recently published that there has been a 30% increase in fall related death since 2007. Did you also hear? FALLS ARE PREVENTABLE. Through strengthening, home modifications, and the Otago Exercise Program, Goodcare AtHome Rehab can help. A recent study by the Carolina Geriatric Education Center, […]