Posts Tagged ‘physical therapy’
Motor Decline in Parkinson’s Disease may be Prevented by a Form of Vitamin B3
Parkinson’s Disease Parkinson’s Disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s disease and to date no real cure has been found. According to the Parkinson’s Organization, about a million Americans have Parkinson’s disease and there are about 60,000 new cases every year. Parkinson’s causes tremors, a loss of coordination and balance, rigidity in…
Read MoreRehabilitation for a Hip Fracture
Hip Fractures can Lead to Permanent Disability and Early Death One of the most devastating outcomes for seniors after an unintentional fall is to suffer a hip fracture. Hip fractures are particularly deadly, as many seniors will have complications that can lead to a permanent disability or early death. The first year after a hip…
Read MoreEffective Interventions to Prevent Falls in Seniors
Falls can Lead to Disability and Reduced Quality of Life Falls are so prevalent in seniors, and a bad fall can lead to death, disability and a reduced quality of life. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than a third of seniors over the age of 65 fall each year…
Read MoreBack Pain and Seniors
While wine and old cheese get better with age, the same cannot be said about the aging human. If a young person suffers from back and spine problems this is only likely to get worse as the person grows older. Osteoarthritis, Spinal Stenosis Common causes of back pain in seniors are from osteoarthritis and spinal…
Read MoreTotal Knee Replacement (TKR) Prevention and Rehabilitation
Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis Osteoarthritis is the number one reason cartilage in knees wear out, but rheumatoid arthritis can also be why people have to face total knee replacement surgery (TKR). Many people who choose to go the surgical route believe they will walk out of the operating theater and be just like they were…
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