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Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy to Support Patients with Parkinson's Disease
Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Improve The Quality of Life for People with Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, balance, speech, and cognition. According to the Parkinson's Foundation, about one million Americans live with PD, and more than 10 million people worldwide are diagnosed with it.
While there is no cure for PD, physical therapist and occupational therapists can help people manage their symptoms and impro...
Posted on 2023-08-16
Get Back in Balance This Holiday Season
By Katrina Sholeen, PT, DPT
As the first snow of the year has fallen and everyone is gearing up for family gatherings and winter travel, physical health and exercise can easily be shifted to the back burner. However, Chicago’s often unpredictable weather conditions, colder temperatures, snow and ice can pose a risk for falling that you will not want to put a damper on the holiday festivities for you or your loved ones! Fall-related injuries are particularly common among older adults...
Posted on 2018-12-08
Fall Proof Your Life
By Caitlin Smith, OTR/L, ODT
One in four adults over the age of 65 fall each year, making fall prevention a critical topic for consideration as you and your loved ones age. Both physical and occupational therapy play important roles in fall prevention. Occupational and physical therapists can help identify personal factors, such as balance and strength, as well as assess your environment and the ways you perform everyday tasks that increases your risk for falls. An occupational therapist ...
Posted on 2017-09-22
Fall Prevention Tips for Surviving Chi-beria
By Joseph Ascher, PT, DPT
The Farmer’s Almanac predicts a long, cold, and snow storm-filled winter this season, so we want to make sure that you are prepared and able to avoid any falls that could be costly for both your health and wallet. Follow these tips to stay safe this winter.
Fall Prevention
Walk like a penguin if you suspect icy / snowy/ slippery conditions by keeping your knees slightly bent, your feet a little wider than usual, and your arms out to the sid...
Posted on 2016-12-11