May is Mental Health Awareness Month
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Did you know there's a significant link between depression, anxiety and body pain?
Persistent pain (lasting over a month) CHANGES the physical structure and function of our brain. In fact, even mild depression and anxiety induce changes in brain structure and function.
This explains why individuals with depression and anxiety often experience physical pain, and those with ongoing physical pain often struggle with some form of depression an...
Posted on 2024-05-01
Your Personal Spring Spruce Up
With spring knocking on our doors, it's time to shake off those winter cobwebs and prepare for summer activities! Here are tips from our expert physical therapists to ensure a smooth transition, helping you avoid injuries and stay active all season long:
Assess Your Goals: Reflect on your fitness objectives and tailor your workouts accordingly to set achievable milestones.
Mix Up Your Routine: Try new exercises, classes, or ou...
Posted on 2024-04-01
Who's Your Orthopedic Quarterback?
I can’t tell you how many times a day I hear... “I know it’s been a year and I should have come in sooner, but I just thought it would go away.”
Unfortunately, time is of the essence.
Many things, when left unattended, evolve into conditions which will take injections, pain management, surgery and physical therapy to resolve or if you are amongst the unlucky, will never go away. Some 80 of therapists in the world.
Most physical therapist are not trained to be a...
Posted on 2023-10-02
Falls Prevention Day 2021
Did you know 1 in 4 older Americans fall every year? Empower Physical Therapy & Performance can help. Our physical therapists can assess your fall risk, balance, functional strength, and coordination and help you and/or your loved one age gracefully.
Balance and strengthening are important components in preventing falls. See several of our therapists demonstrating various balance and strengthening exercises below. Need to work on your balance? Call (913) 224-2990 to schedule your appointmen...
Posted on 2021-09-23
