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Being supportive regardless of the month…
October was Breast Cancer awareness month and it had us all thinking about the struggles every cancer patient faces no matter the time of year or what type of cancer they are battling. Having a strong support system is key … Continue reading
Posted in Cause
Tagged awareness, breast cancer awareness, cancer awareness, compassion, support
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Resolve to Work Harder
Here’s to a New Year’s Resolution we can all get behind. Lets all resolve to work harder. You probably think we’re crazy to suggest that. You already work hard every day. And your day isn’t exactly defined by punching a … Continue reading
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Inspirational Innovations
Solo-Step got its start years ago because it saw a need to help folks learning how to walk with a prosthetic leg. Since then, with the help of therapists, doctors and researchers, we’ve learned that Solo-Step can help people fighting … Continue reading
Posted in Research, Technology
Tagged innovation, physical therapy, prosthetic, pt, solostep
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Walking = Freedom
In our field, it is pretty easy to get caught up in the expensive gadgets we can buy to help heal our patients. Turns out one of the best investments we can recommend is a good pair of walking shoes. … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Nursing Homes
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Finding Balance
As we get older, we have a higher likelihood of falling because of a decrease in our ability to balance. There are things that can be done to minimize this risk. Patient education is key. So is exercise and balance … Continue reading
100 Years Later – Exercise to Avoid a Walker
We came across this amazing story about a 100 year-old woman who had just taken a fall in her bathtub and went to the doctor expecting to get prescribed a walker. In fact, the doctor did not prescribe a walker, … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness
Tagged gait, physical therapy, pt, PT Geriatrics, senior, solostep, strength building, walker
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Never Too Old
Edward Stanley famously said, “Those who think they have not time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness.” Boy, was he on to something! That quote is almost 200 years old, but it will … Continue reading
The Best Medicine For Walking
It’s amazing to think about how we take our ability to walk for granted. Take that blessing away, and its easy to understand why. Right away, you might think about being able to walk to your car, to run outside. … Continue reading
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PT Research at Solo Step Facilities
Some fantastic schools that use Solo Step systems are doing interesting research on physical therapy methods. We know that a loss of balance is a big reason people start to fall more frequently as they get older. And while exercise is key … Continue reading
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Scooters = Immobility
As we travel the country talking about our rehabilitation solutions, we notice a disturbing trend. More and more people living in nursing homes use mobility scooters. There are many reasons for this. And on the surface, it seems like a … Continue reading
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