Physical Therapy Clinic Spokane Blog

Healthy Habits for a Pain-Free Life
Pain can be a real drag, limiting your mobility and enjoyment of life. But what if you could take control and prevent pain before it strikes?

Physical Therapy for Balance and Gait Disorders in Older Adults
As we age, maintaining balance and a steady gait can become increasingly challenging. This can lead to a fear of falling, reduced mobility, and a decline in overall independence
The dietary and nutrition guideline outlined in this video are designed to help you reduce inflammation and improve brain function and healing.
There are 7 specific recommendations you can follow:

Concussion Treatment – Diet and Nutrition Guidelines (7 Tips)
If you’ve recently experienced a concussion, and you’re trying to do everything possible to speed up your recovery, you’ll definitely want to implement the tips in this video!
The dietary and nutrition guideline outlined in this video are designed to help you reduce inflammation and improve brain function and healing.
There are 7 specific recommendations you can follow:

Signs and Symptoms of a Concussion
If you’ve recently had an injury (like a sports injury, a fall, or a car accident), and you think you’ve had a concussion as well, this video will help you recognize the most common signs and symptoms of a concussion.
In the clinic, we use the “Clinical Profiles Screen for Concussion” to check for various symptoms (and also to check the patient’s progress throughout treatment).
The 5 main categories for concussion symptoms are as follows:
– Anxiety/mood
– Cognitive/fatigue
– Migraine (headaches)
– Ocular
– Vestibular

Concussion Treatment – 5 Areas to Focus On
If you’ve had a concussion and you’re now ready for treatment, there are 5 areas you want to focus on with your physical therapy team.
This includes: exercise therapy, manual therapy, visual/vestibular therapy, education and reassurance, and diet and nutrition. Learn more in this post!
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