Tag: health
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Blood Sugar to Body Strength: PTs’ Role in Diabetes Care
According to the CDC 37.3 million adults in the U.S. have diabetes. About 90-95% of these cases are type 2 diabetes. That’s about 10% of the adult population and those numbers are only expected to rise. A VERY large percentage of our patients have diabetes. On our intake forms DM II is probably one of,…
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The Nutrition Breakdown for PTs
As PTs, we get asked A LOT of questions. What exercise helps if I have pain here? How many reps do I do? How long will it take me to get better? What’s wrong with me? Will I ever not have pain? How long should I hold this for? Am I doing this right? These…
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Bridging the Gap: Why PTs Should Be The Link Between Health & Healthcare
Have you ever been asked any of these questions by your patient? “How do I lose weight?” “What does a healthy diet look like?” “How often should I workout” “What kind of workout is the best?” If you answered yes, you’re not alone. As PT’s we’re often asked general questions about health and wellness. This…