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Preventing Falls in the Home: A Home Safety Checklist

All of us will fall during our lifetimes. For older adults, falls can more easily result in serious and potentially life-threatening injuries. The good news is that many falls (most of which happen in the home) can be prevented with a few precautions. Follow this checklist to improve the safety of your home environment and …

A woman who has fallen on the ground. She is holding her head in her hands as her cane and glasses lay on the floor beside her.

Reduce Your Risk of Falling by Taking These Simple Steps

A fall can result in unwanted outcomes, including injury, loss of independence, and a decreased ability to do the things that are most important to you or a loved one. Each year, 3 million older adults are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries. Even falls that don’t lead to injury can provoke a fear …

10 Reasons to Start Physical Therapy Today

In today’s world, many people overlook the importance of maintaining physical health until they’re already in pain. Physical Therapists (PTs) are healthcare professionals who specialize in movement and rehabilitation. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or looking to improve your fitness, here are reasons to visit a PT. 1. Pain Management …

Optimizing Your Desk: Ergonomics 101

In today’s digital age, many of us spend countless hours at our desks, often leading to discomfort and even injury. At Munger Physical Therapy, we understand the importance of a well-designed workspace to maintain your health and productivity. Here are some tips to optimize your desk ergonomics and prevent common issues like back …

Beat Tech-Neck: How to Spot the Symptoms and Take Action Today

What Is Tech Neck? If you are constantly using your phone or computer for work, chances are you struggle with pain or stiffness in your neck. This phenomenon is so common that it even has its own name! Tech neck (or text neck) is a name for chronic pain caused by continuously straining the neck …

6 Tips for Staying Hydrated this Summer

When was the last time you drank a glass of water? For most of us, the answer is not recently enough. With the many demands of our daily lives, sometimes getting enough to drink falls to the wayside. Ideally, you should drink at least 11 cups of water a day. That may seem impossible, but …

What to Expect: Your First PT Visit

You’ve done it! You scheduled your first appointment with a physical therapist… but now what? In the days before your first visit, you may be nervous. Starting something new is always scary, but knowing what to expect can help. Take a sneak peek at what your first visit will look like and get some tips …

Finding Balance: Dizziness and PT

Dizziness is common in people over 20, and it can be a big problem in daily life. Feeling unsteady, lightheaded, or like the room is spinning is alarming and makes daily tasks difficult. The good news is that dizziness often has treatable causes, and your physical therapist can be the perfect person to help. Understanding …

Relief Through Movement: Physical Therapy for Chronic Pain

Chronic Pain can be a debilitating condition, limiting your mobility and impacting your daily life. The CDC estimates that around 50 million Americans experience chronic pain, and 17 million have substantial reductions in activity because of pain. Beyond limiting activity or your ability to work, chronic pain has been linked to depression, Alzheimer’s disease, and …

3 Signs Your Child Needs PT

PT is more than treating injuries. PT plays an important role in making sure children grow up healthy and strong. Not sure if your child needs PT? Then be on the lookout for these signs that it’s time to start therapy: 1) Toe-walking Toe-walking can be common when children first learn to walk. However, if …