Combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Physical Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is gaining traction in physical therapy and pain care as an evidence-based treatment. When appropriate, we as physical therapists are accustomed to encouraging patients to push beyond perceived barriers, whether they be physical or psychological … or both. As our profession evolves toward taking more of a leadership role in […]
5 Powerful Ways to Reverse the Nocebo Effect and Feel Better
Are you ensuring that the language you use when conversing with your patients is having a healing effect? If not, your lack of awareness may be the reason some of your patients have a difficult time managing their chronic pain. Your words are very powerful and have the ability to heal or harm. The language […]
Center for Disease Control Recommendations for Chronic Pain
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) released a report on March 18th, 2016 improving the way opioids are prescribed through clinical practice.These new guidelines will ensure patients have access to safer, more effective chronic pain treatment while reducing the number of people who misuse, abuse, or overdose from these drugs.
5 Keys to Slow the Aging Process
It can be frustrating to know that the aging process starts in your 30’s and 40’s – especially when it can take that long to feel like you finally have your act together! Even though there’s no such thing as a fountain of youth, many people turn to expensive moisturizers hoping to turn back the […]
Drug-free Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure
Cardiovascular disease, which includes high blood pressure, is the number one killer of women and men in the United States. It is also a leading cause of disability, keeping you from leading an active life. High blood pressure (hypertension) is a major risk factor for, stroke, heart attack, diabetes, and kidney failure. The good news […]
Why Sarcopenia Should be Public Enemy #1
Sarcopenia may just be the biggest health problem you’ve never heard of. Simply put, sarcopenia is the loss of lean muscle mass and strength that can start at age 30 but increases exponentially as we age. While it’s unlikely you’ve heard much about it – even in your doctor’s office – an estimated 45% of […]