Think of all the time we spend bending forward in the day…at the computer (guilty!), reading over a coffee, texting, cleaning, eating… in actuality most of our day is spent in an unsupported forward bend. This makes the back very cranky. Continue reading
I am reaching for this ring because from the moment I first stumbled onto a mat about 10 years ago, yoga has filled every corner of me with light and love. I have learned (and continue to learn) how to meet and face challenges on and off my mat with grace. I am reaching because I fundamentally believe that movement, serenity, and respect for oneself and other beings is a path to mind and body wellness. And though (blissfully) I will always be a student, I am reaching for this ring because I want to share these things with my family and friends, my patients, and strangers who are yet to cross my path. Continue reading
Hmmm, that is a mighty wintery cup you have today Cristina (you may be saying to yourself). Well, it was indeed snowing today in D.C. so I thought it was appropriate. What did I say about change yesterday? Ha ha, looks like it is abounds here in the nation’s capital. Many of my classmates are … Continue reading
BING “This is a way for you to spend 5 minutes to help future physical therapists and occupational therapists with their loans by helping add them to the federal loan forgiveness program.” Friends, family, and fellow PTs please take 5 minutes to add your signature to this wonderful petition: ADD PTS TO THE LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM Don’t … Continue reading
Gait troubles, incontinence, and dementia / wobbly, wet, & wacky Bob Fowler, the subject of this 60 minutes special, presented with this triad of symptoms and was ultimately diagnosed Alzheimer’s disease. He had been to doctor after doctor, and suffered with debilitating symptoms for nearly a decade including trouble walking, incontinence, and severe memory deficits … Continue reading
No, no, no. Not the delicious marshmallowy Easter treat. “Positive Expiratory End Pressure” –> PEEP Each week in our cardiopulmonary management course we learn so many fascinating things and you know I just love to share! So, your PEEP is a back pressure during exhale that helps keep your alveoli open, normal physiologic PEEP is 5cm H2O. However, for individuals with pulmonary pathology unable … Continue reading
This semester marks the start of all of our physical therapy management courses. Cardiopulmonary management might be my favorite (although it is so tough to choose a fave). Over the last few weeks we’ve been learning about chest PT and how physical therapists can help individuals with lung pathologies have ‘productive coughs’ ….that is get … Continue reading
A Cup A Day 