Jim and Ted talk about gauging a patient’s ability to move forward with their recovery as well as how best to encourage patients past their fears and motivate them to work on their recovery.
Author: Dr. Jim Modera DPT
Thom Prati, Foothold Digital
Michael Woody
Mark Salvatore Pitifer
Kathryn Friday Scibona
Core Recruitment
This month Jim and Ted discuss core strengthening and how these exercises should target the transverse abdominus muscles, the ones that prevent mid-life sag.
Modalities: Passive Treatments
Today Jim discusses passive treatments done in physical therapy called modalities. These include a variety of treatments such as ice/heat, electric stimulation, ultrasound, light therapy and cold laser therapy.
Pain Management
Today’s discussion is about alternate methods of pain management. Do you ever wonder whether you should ice an injury or use heat? Listen to today’s broadcast for some insight regarding this and other pain management topics.
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Working Smart in the Yard
This is the time of year we are starting to get outside and begin some spring activities. Yard work, lawn mowing, gardening etc. can lead to injury if not done correctly. Jim gives advice on lifting techniques for spring cleaning, proper lawn mowing and gardening advice to get you started this season.