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Live Well, Move Well: How Physical Therapy Enhances Quality of Life for Seniors

As of 2023, the U.S. senior population—individuals aged 65 and older—totals approximately 58.3 million, making up 17.6% of the national demographic. This increasing and significant population of seniors underscores the importance of specialized healthcare, particularly physical therapy, which is vital in enhancing seniors’ quality of life. Physical therapy helps maintain mobility and independence, which is […]

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Wrist Wellness Tips: Hatfield’s Guide to Preventing and Managing Pain

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Hand and wrist pain (WP) affects nearly one-fifth of the adult population, ranking as the third most common work-related injury, with an estimated 2.6 million annual incidents in the United States alone. Wrists profoundly impact daily activities and work performance. Therefore, wrist wellness is not optional; it’s a necessity. So, whether strengthening wrist structure or

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Physical Therapy Can Help You Get Back Into Balance

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Do you frequently notice an imbalance, dizziness, or unsteadiness that makes you feel as if you may fall over at any given time? Have you suffered from a fall in the past? Are you worried that you may be at risk of sustaining a fall-related injury? Loss of balance can happen at any age due

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Standing On Two Feet: Balance Training Progression Exercises

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Have you noticed that since injuring your ankle or foot, your balance seems off? Are you looking for exercises to help your balance and improve your confidence? Our physical therapists at Total Performance Physical Therapy in Hatfield understand balance and the most effective exercises to ensure you can live the life you want! Many factors

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Reasons Why Aquatic Therapy Is Ideal for Elderly

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Are your aching joints from arthritis making it difficult for you to go about your daily routine? Did you know that several painful conditions related to aging respond to aquatic therapy? At Total Performance Physical Therapy in Hatfield, our team of therapists uses the healing properties of water to help our patients get relief and

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Got An Operation Planned? Aquatic Therapy Can Help Speed Up Recovery!

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Do you have a major surgery scheduled soon? If you answered yes, you’re probably concerned about how long it will take you to heal and return to your typical routine: work, caring for your family, seeing friends, and traveling on vacation. You’re not alone, most people are worried about how long it will take them

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Back Pain being treated through aquatic therapy

Have You Suffered A Stroke? Aquatic Therapy Could Help

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It\’s no secret that neurological illnesses can be restricting and debilitating, causing you to change your daily routine. While this can be aggravating, aquatic therapy treatment can help you regain function so you can resume living your life on your own terms! For more information on how aquatic therapy at Total Performance Physical Therapy in

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3 Things to do to Strengthen Your Hips

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This exercise strengthens your hip pain abductors, which are important muscles that help you walk correctly. When stepping forward with your right foot, the abductors on your left prevents your body weight from falling over to the right. The abductors on the right do the same when stepping forward with your left foot. To do

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My Lower Legs Hurt After I Run

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If your shins hurt after your daily run or after performing a quick jog, you may be experiencing medial tibial stress syndrome, or what is more commonly referred to as shin splints. Shin splints are commonly seen in jumping and running athletes, as well as in military personnel, however many individuals are stumped as to

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Nerve Entrapment

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What is Nerve Entrapment? Information to our muscles and organs are transmitted from our brain and spinal cord through nerves. Nerve entrapment is when a nerve or nerve root is trapped or compressed under a confined space. A muscle, bone or other type of soft tissue can be compressing or narrowing a space that a

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