How to Keep Your Wheelchair Running Smoothly Poor wheelchair maintenance increases the risk of your wheelchair breaking down, which can lead to personal injury or death, and increase the cost of your medical care. Additionally, wheelchair breakdown can limit your mobility and social participation.
Stretching the Piriformis Muscle Are you experiencing sciatica-like pain? The root cause could be a tight piriformis muscle. The piriformis muscle is located deep within the gluteal region, just beyond the larger gluteus maximus. It begins at the sacrum (the triangular bone at the base of the spine) and runs diagonally to the femur (thigh bone). Its primary functions include external rotation of the hip joint (turning the leg and foot outward) and stabilizing the pelvis, especially when the opposite leg is in use.
5 Assistive Tools to Help with Daily Living Staying independent and functioning efficiently in your daily life is important for you overall wellbeing. Occupational therapists are trained to analyze an activity and find the best tool to assist you. Here are some common examples
Does Every New Mother Need Physical Therapy? Have you or a woman you know experienced leaks when laughing? Contrary to popular belief, this is not normal. The U.S. is following in the footsteps of other countries when it comes to postpartum health. Sheltering Arms Institute’s pregnancy recovery services aim to prevent such issues as more women receive education and a referral from their doctor to see a women’s health physical therapist after childbirth.
How to Improve Fatigue One of the most common symptoms among people with chronic medical conditions is fatigue. For some people, fatigue is their most debilitating symptom. Disease-related fatigue is associated with a poorer quality of life and increased disability; however, many people feel like they do not have a treatment plan to address fatigue. Here are some common questions you may have regarding fatigue.
