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Avoid over use and misuse of your voice
For most people our voice and how it sounds is a key part of how we communicate with others and even how we are recognized. Our voice provides an immediate impression of us to our listeners. Each day we use our voice in a variety of ways and for many... |
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Confronting the Speech Monster
I wiped my eyes with the cheap scratchy napkins that came with the popcorn - trying to conceal my tears as the lights came up. The movie was not a sad one. The protagonist fought against his demons and won. So, why did I cry? My intense reaction was... |
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Don't let disabilities keep you off the slopes!
Many people, whether they ski or not, dream of the feeling of the wind blowing in their face while hearing the swishing sound of skis gliding over the snow. For the average person, this dream could become a reality with a few lessons. But for... |
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Hydrotherapy - soothing away the aches and pains of arthritis
Hydrotherapy is the practice of using water to treat illness. Water is a great place to exercise when you are injured. Its buoyancy relieves pressure on stiff joints and muscles and provides gentle exercise. Warm water is even more therapeutic... |
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Improve your circulation with exercise
Peripheral arterial disease, or PAD, is the medical term for poor circulation in the legs due to blockage of the arteries. This serious but often misdiagnosed condition will likely show no symptoms until an artery is already more than 60-percent... |
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Physical Therapists are your fitness allies
Physical Therapists (PTs) are best known for their expertise in rehabilitating patients after injuries or surgeries. What the public is just beginning to catch on to is that PTs are uniquely qualified to help anyone prevent injury and improve their... |
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Preventing Shoulder Injuries
One of the most common complaints seen by physical therapists and orthopedic physicians is aching and the occasional sharp pains in the shoulder and upper arm. These complaints may start suddenly or develop over time, but either way, these symptoms... |
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Protect your back and shoulders when snow shoveling
Shoveling snow! Every year the onset of winter marks the start of a new form of exercise for many Flagstaff residents – snow shoveling. The nature of snow removal is that it has to be done by most of us at some time; whether predictably or... |
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Struggling with changes in brain function: A difficult journey
“Where did I put my keys?” “Why did I come into this room?” What is dementia?Changes in brain function, also known as dementia, can come in all shapes and sizes and is caused by many variables. Dementia is different than age-related memory loss!... |
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Train now for ski season
Fall is officially here in the Northern Arizona high country. The aspen leaves have changed from green to gold, and those golden hues are quickly fading to the barren white trunks which will wait patiently for spring.But first, let us enjoy the... |
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What does no pain, no gain really mean?
As a physical therapist, I often educate patients regarding diagnoses as well as how to manage their condition. This might include information about posture, using heat or ice and how long certain activities should be performed. I may... |
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