Backcountry Injury Prevention tips from a Physical Therapist
In the remote and rugged terrain of the Alaskan backcountry, proper stretching and techniques are crucial for preventing injuries due to the extreme physical demands and challenging environmental conditions. The harsh and unpredictable landscape often requires intense physical exertion, including climbing steep inclines, traversing uneven surfaces, and carrying heavy loads over long distances. Without adequate stretching, muscles and joints can become stiff and more susceptible to strains and sprains. Furthermore, employing correct techniques while moving and carrying gear helps distribute physical stress evenly, reducing the risk of overexertion and injury.
Read full blogShould You Seek Physical Therapy Before Using Medicines?
The simple answer is yes, you should!
You’ve seen the headlines, and you know that opioids are the major driver behind the widespread drug crisis in America. We also know that if you or a loved one has chronic pain, you may be feeling frustrated and confused about your options.
At Empower Physical Therapy clinic in AK, we stand with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other professional organizations that recommend physical therapy and other alternatives over prescription opioids for the management of chronic pain.
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Are you sick of leaning on medication for pain relief?
After a car accident or traumatic injury, many people find themselves living with chronic pain. Day in and day out, they live in discomfort and are only able to find solace in prescription medication. The pain-relieving aspects of these drugs only last for a short time, but the addictive habit of taking them is a long-term problem.
Long-term opiate use is not a good strategy for chronic pain management.
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It’s time to get moving!
We encounter a lot of hardworking patients at our physical therapy clinic who want to advance in their jobs and provide for their families, but it’s difficult to do so when you’re suffering with an injury.
Unfortunately, many people soon learn that their job’s sedentary nature has a direct influence on their health and productivity.
Throughout the day, everyone needs to move a lot.
Read full blogAre You Curious How Physical Therapy Can Improve Your Overall Wellness?
Everyone aspires to live a healthy, active, and powerful lifestyle – or they should, at least!
However, this type of lifestyle is not always simple to maintain, particularly for people who suffer from chronic pain. Physical therapy, fortunately, is an excellent resource for relieving pain and achieving fitness goals.
Give Empower Physical Therapy a call today if you want to start living a healthy lifestyle but aren’t sure where to begin.
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This demand for pain-management drugs has caused the opioid crisis we’re all too familiar with today. Opioids are both dangerous and addictive when taken for extended periods of time or in large amounts. Because of this, many Americans are understandably looking for safer pain relief alternatives.According to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, approximately 100 million Americans live with chronic pain. So, if you are living with chronic pain, or pain lasting three months or longer, you are not alone.
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As we all know, our country has been ravaged by an opioid crisis. In 2016, 116 people died from an opioid overdose every day and it is estimated that approximately 11.5 million Americans abuse prescription painkillers.
This is a frightening and painful time, but there is a way out. Physical therapy is a natural, safe, and effective way to relieve pain. Physical therapy, unlike opioids, works to provide long-term relief rather than simply masking pain in the short term.
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Did you know that the sciatic nerve is the human body’s longest nerve? It runs from the lower back down the legs and finally to the feet. Sciatica sufferers often describe their pain as “shooting pains” that travel down one side of the body. Ouch!
This kind of pain can be nearly unbearable to live with. The good news? Physical therapy can help ease pain and speed up the healing process. Empower Physical Therapy in Wasilla and Anchorage is here to provide you with the therapeutic services you require to say goodbye to sciatica pain, once and for all.
Read full blogTherapy Before Surgery: Discovering the Benefits of Preventative Rehabilitation
Are you in need of a surgical procedure? Do you have a physically demanding job or sport? Are your muscles or joints weaker than they used to be? If you identify with any of these scenarios, preventative rehabilitation, or “pre-hab,” may benefit you.
There are several benefits to participating in pre-hab treatments. It can speed up recovery time, help the body heal quicker, and prevent against injuries. There are two different categories of pre-hab: 1) pre-hab for injury prevention and 2) pre-hab for surgical recovery.
Read full blogGet Ready To Toss Your Drugs In The Trash With Physical Therapy
As we all know, our country is dealing with an opioid crisis. Prescription medication addiction is expected to affect 11.5 million people in the United States. If this statistic scares you, it should – this is a severe problem. We shouldn’t take it lightly.
This is a scary moment, but there is a way out. Physical therapy is a natural, safe, and efficient technique to relieve pain. Physical therapy, unlike painkillers, aims to provide long-term relief rather than just concealing pain in the short term.
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