Therapeutic Resources Blog
What Massage Really Does to Your Muscles
October 7, 2015
Why get a massage? Well, because it feels good, for one thing. But many people also hop on the table with the hope that massage therapy can help promote muscle recovery after a tough workout or provide other benefits. Read More »
Hearing Loss Costs Far More Than Ability to Hear
October 6, 2015
Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions affecting adults, and the most common among older adults. An estimated 30 million to 48 million Americans have hearing loss that significantly diminishes the quality of their lives — academically, professionally and medically as well as socially. Read More »
National Physical Therapy Month Campaign Shows How PTs, PTAs Can Help Americans
October 5, 2015
Most Americans expect to live a long life but worry that when it comes to movement, it ain't gonna be pretty. That's the myth that APTA and its members are taking on this October through the #AgeWell campaign launched in recognition of National Physical Therapy Month (NPTM). Read More »
A Sprained Ankle May Have Lifelong Consequences
October 2, 2015
Tens of thousands of Americans sprain an ankle every year. But ankle sprains get little respect, with most of us shrugging off the injury as inconsequential and soon returning to normal activities. Several new studies in people and animals, however, suggest that the effects of even a single sprained ankle could be more substantial and lingering than we have supposed, potentially altering how well and often someone moves, for life. Read More »