Archive for the ‘Balance’ Category

5 Tips for Better Posture

Turns out your mother was right. Standing up straight IS good for you. If you have been a patient at Atlantis Fyzical Therapy and Balance Center there are two things you will always hear us say; the first is Move and the second is Good Posture is Important. Good posture, however, is easier said than […]

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Craig’s Inspiring Story: Mild Cognitive Impairment

Watch Craig's inspiring story of hope facing mild cognitive impairment (MCI at our Brain Health and Fitness Center at Atlantis Physical and Occupational Therapy. See how his life has been enhanced by our exercised-based innovative and personalized approach in a specialized program for neurocognitive rehabilitation including MCI, Dementia, Stroke, TBI, Parkinson's Disease, and Neuromuscular Disorders. […]
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Dizziness and Vertigo

Do you sometimes feel like the Jamba Juice logo? A fruit smoothie probably won’t help, but there’s a good chance a specially-trained Atlantis physical therapist can. Dizziness can make you feel nauseous, light-headed, and unstable on your feet.  You want to just stop and have it go away.  But sometimes, it doesn’t. If that feeling […]

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Exercise and Movement Matter When You Have Arthritis

Exercise is important for people with arthritis because it increases their muscular strength and flexibility, improves their mobility, and helps them feel less pain and fatigue. People with arthritis may have trouble exercising, but they can overcome it. Persistence is important. Exercise can help you reduce the symptoms of arthritis and the good news is […]

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February 2022 E-Newsletter

Check out the latest news and tips from Atlantis Fyzical Therapy. We are always here to help you! Many are aware that falls are the leading cause of injury in adults aged 65 years or older. But, many are not aware that balance issues are also related to cognitive decline, because your brain the ability to […]

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June 2022 Newsletter

Check out what’s happening at Atlantis Fyzical Therapy: Your mother was right when she told you to stand up straight. Good posture al means better health. We are all guilty of picking up bad habits whether it is the way we sit at the computer, use our phones, pick up objects, and how we sleep. Check […]

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Louis’ Success Story: Cognitive and Neuro Rehabilitation from a Brain Bleed

Discover Louis’ remarkable journey to success after undergoing a craniotomy to address a brain bleed that left him grappling with balance issues and a decline in cognitive processing speed, particularly impacting his ability to drive. Louis’ triumphant rehabilitation story revolves around the innovative @smartfitinc dual-task gaming board. This state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment integrates cognitive and physical challenges to […]

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Newsletter: Vertigo and Dizziness – February, 2020

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    

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Patient Spotlight: When the Room Spins – Niva’s Story

“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 […]

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Patient Spotlight: I Wanted to Live – Garrett’s Story with Osteoporosis

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 […]

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