Managing and Preventing Incontinence with Physical Therapy More than 25 million adult Americans suffer from incontinence. Men and women are often embarrassed to seek treatment for loss of bladder or bowel control. Urinary and fecal incontinence can cause low self-esteem, create social isolation, and impair quality of life. Incontinence is the lack of voluntary control over urination or defecation. There are two major types of incontinence and they are treated differently.
Backpack Safety Backpacks are a convenient way for students to carry around their schoolbooks and supplies throughout the day, but using them incorrectly can lead to serious muscle and joint injuries. Carrying a heavy load can strain the shoulders, back, and neck. As a result, the body tries to compensate by leaning forward or sideways, which can lead to misalignment of the spine and weakening of muscles.
How to Keep Your Wheelchair Running Smoothly Poor wheelchair maintenance can increase the risk of your wheelchair breaking down, which can lead to personal injury or even death, and increase the cost of your medical care. Additionally, wheelchair breakdown can limit your mobility and social participation. Here are tips to keep your wheelchair running smoothly.
Stretching the Piriformis Muscle Are you experiencing sciatica-like pain? The root cause could be a tight piriformis muscle. Learn 3 ways to stretch the piriformis muscle.
5 Assistive Tools to Help with Daily Living Staying independent and functioning efficiently in your daily life is important for your overall well-being. Occupational therapists are trained to analyze an activity and find the best tool to assist you. Here are 5 common examples.