Fitness Programs Designed by Physical Therapists By Western Berks Physical Therapy on October 26th, 2020
5 Reasons Why You Need a Physical Therapist Designed Fitness Program Physical therapists aren’t just for people that are injured or have had surgery. Physical therapists can also help healthy people improve their fitness. Here are 5 reasons why you should consider seeing yours. You Want a Fitness Baseline When you schedule an appointment at […]
Osteoporosis and Physical Therapy By Western Berks Physical Therapy on October 19th, 2020
WHAT IS OSTEOPOROSIS? Osteoporosis is a condition that causes degeneration and weakening of the bones. It is most common in women, but can affect men as well. It is also more common as we age, with 55% of Americans 50 or older affected. Bone is living tissue and like all living tissues, old cells are […]
Physical Therapy For Dizziness By Western Berks Physical Therapy on October 12th, 2020
We all feel like life is spinning out of control at times, but if you have dizziness, that spinning feeling is for real. A physical therapist can help with many common forms of vertigo and dizziness. In this article we’ll take a look at two examples of conditions that cause dizziness commonly treated by PTs. […]
Treatment for Urinary Incontinence By Western Berks Physical Therapy on October 8th, 2020
Treatment for Urinary Incontinence: Causes, Symptoms and Physical Therapy Treatment Options What is Urinary Incontinence? Urinary incontinence refers to accidental leakage of urine. There are several types of urinary incontinence including stress, urge, mixed and functional incontinence. What causes Urinary Incontinence? Several things can cause urinary incontinence, but the most common cause is weakness and lack […]
Physical Therapy for Balance By Western Berks Physical Therapy on October 8th, 2020
Your physical therapist can play a big role in helping you maintain or improve your balance as you age. Unfortunately, falls are becoming increasingly common in adults age 65 and over. Just because they’re common, doesn’t mean they’re inevitable though. Research shows that falls are caused by a variety of factors, and many of them […]
Back Pain Treatment By Western Berks Physical Therapy on October 6th, 2020
Physical Therapy: The Lowest Cost Back Pain Treatment Option Chances are, you or someone you know has had back pain. Over the course of our lives, 80% of us will have an episode of back pain. Even though back pain is common, many people struggle to find the right back pain treatment for them. Stories […]
Physical Therapy Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease By Western Berks Physical Therapy on October 5th, 2020
What is Parkinson’s? Parkinson’s affects about a million adults in the United States. It is a progressive nuerodegenerative disorder that affects movement. Parkinson’s disease occurs when nerve cells in an area of the brain that controls movement become impaired or die. This nerve cell damage in the brain causes dopamine levels to drop, leading to […]
