Osteoporosis and Bone Health Newsletter September, 2020 Check out our newsletter that includes articles on: Test Your Osteoporosis Knowledge with this 10 Question Quiz Patient Story: I Wanted to Live – Garrett’s Story Staff Spotlight: Kai Yamamoto: Occupational Therapist specializing in Hand, Wrist & Upper Extremity Click on Image to View Newsletter
Garrett, 43, is not your typical osteoporosis patient. Generally affecting older women, this common bone disease, characterized by loss of bone density, can lead to breaks and fractures. Many don’t realize that younger patients can develop bone loss especially if their lifestyle choices are not the healthiest. This is exactly what happened to Garrett nearly […]
Is your bladder in control, or are you? Have you ever wondered: Is it normal to leak when you laugh or cough? Do you sometimes find yourself rushing to the restroom only to realize you did not really need to go at all? These are very valid and important questions at least 50% of all […]
Marissa is a 23-year-old with urge incontinence. Read her story and learn how the personalized treatment programs from Atlantis Physical Therapy helped her relieve her symptoms. I was having urge incontinence for quite a while. It actually started a few years ago and I didn’t really think much of it at the time. I just […]
Click on Image to View Newsletter Vertigo & Balance Newsletter February, 2020 Check out our newsletter that includes articles on: What is Vertigo and How do We Treat it Patient Story: How Atlantis Physical Therapy Helped Niva Staff Spotlight: Kathy Kramer
“I woke up one morning, turned to get out of bed, and the room spun out of the blue. Nothing like that had happened before. When it spins like that, you can’t move. It happened again the next day and it took me several tries to maneuver around. And of course, when you get up […]
At Atlantis PT, several factors are considered when working with a patient who comes to us as a fall risk. We test the status of the individual for four important areas: STRENGTH: stomach, back, and legs BALANCE: standing still and moving COORDINATION: quickness and accuracy COGNITION: brain performance for memory and processing speed Other factors such […]
Senior Fitness & Balance Newsletter Click on Image to View Newsletter October, 2019 Check out our newsletter that includes articles on: Fall Prevention: Know the Risks How Physical Therapy Can Help with Fall Prevention & Balance Patient Spotlight: Meet Dorothy: Nearing 100 and Back on her Feet after a Fall
Dorothy came to Atlantis Physical Therapy a couple of months ago after a fall. She celebrated her 100th birthday in early November. She credits her longevity to staying active over the years and regularly exercising. She also sites chocolate, wine, and blueberries, along with good genes, as factors contributing to her overall health. She says […]
At Atlantis PT, several factors are considered when working with a patient who comes to us as a fall risk. We test the status of the individual for three important areas: STRENGTH: stomach, back, and legs BALANCE: standing still and moving COORDINATION: quickness, accuracy, and cognition Other factors such as posture and joint flexibility are […]
