2023 Best Physical Therapy Tools for Home Use
Use these favorite in home tools for relief between physical therapy sessions. Check out our favorite products for vestibular, pain relief, muscle tightness, and items to make your life easier.
TOP 5 BENEFITS OF IN-HOME PHYSICAL THERAPY
In-home physical therapy is becoming an increasingly popular option for people looking to recover from injuries or manage chronic health conditions. As the owner of Custom Care Rehab, a mobile physical therapy business, we understand the many benefits that in-home physical therapy can provide. In this blog post, we will be discussing the top 5 benefits of in-home physical therapy and how it can help you on your road to recovery.
Five Common Running Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Our concierge Physical Therapists can help to treat runners of any skill. A running injury can happen to any level of runner - from beginner to seasoned - and can be fairly common, especially if you’re trying to run too far, too fast or trying to run without proper recovery. Physical Therapists can help target specific areas to reduce risk of injury, and help you incorporate strength and stretching exercises to help with recovery.
What is a Stretch and Release Program
Our stretching program is a great maintenance opportunity after you’ve been discharged from physical therapy; if you’re looking to prevent injuries or improve overall flexibility. Our programs include a whole-body assessment to identify those muscle restrictions, imbalances in flexibility, and postural asymmetries. Our programs also include hands-on assisted stretching, deep tissue release, and active release stretching.
Top 3 Tests to Tell if You Need Physical Therapy After Total Joint Surgery
Concierge Physical therapy allows for in home physical therapy to come directly to a patient for total joint surgery rehab. Here we discuss the how to know if a person is in need of outpatient therapy and the benefits of concierge physical therapy in total joint rehab.
Combating Injury and Loss of Function by Using an In-Home Physical Therapist
In home physical therapists or mobile physical therapy brings the therapy directly to the client. Clients can expect to have convenient, individualized, hands on-based therapy in the comfort and safety of their home or office from Custom Care Rehab.
6 Manual Techniques that Work to Give You Pain Relief: Hands-On Physical Therapy
In home physical therapy, using manual therapy techniques. Manual therapy for pain relief is effective, increased ROM, and decreased muscle stiffness. Concierge physical therapy comes to you for excellent treatment in the convenience, safety, and comfort of your home.
Why Private Pay Physical Therapy Benefits You
Private pay physical therapy allows us to listen to patients and provide excellent customer service
HOW TO IMPROVE DIZZINESS WITH VESTIBULAR THERAPY FOR ACOUSTIC NEUROMA
Many studies point to the effectiveness of vestibular rehab therapy, VRT, in treatment of vestibular unilateral hypofunction for symptom resolution and improvement of function. Because the evidence points to VRT being so effective at treating one sided inner ear weakenss from conditions such as acute neuritis, one could assume the same would be true for hypofunction related to post surgical resection of acoustic neuroma.
Read the following for regarding information on why you should be asking for vestibular therapy for acoustic neuroma.
HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY FIND THE RIGHT DOCTOR TO TREAT YOUR DIZZINESS
You have a symptom: dizziness, which can have over 80 causes! The medical system can be overwhelming to navigate. From my experience treating thousands of patients I know how costly, time consuming and frustrating this can be. Your health is no joke and your too busy to go to 15 healthcare providers just to check off the boxes to figure out, what you DON’T have. Let’s talk dizziness and see if we can get you to the right medical professional!
HOW TO START A MOBILE PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE
Custom Care Rehab just celebrated its one-year birthday! So in good fashion, we talked with Vestibular First on what it took to get there. Click on the Video to watch the full interview on “How to Start a Mobile Physical Therapy Practice”
HOW TO TREAT A CONCUSSION IN A CHILD
A concussion is an injury to the brain caused by either a blow to the head or body. A child’s developing brain is more at risk than an adult’s, so parents and caregivers may want to know the signs of concussion and how to treat a concussion in a child.
COGNITIVE REST IN CONCUSSION
After a concussion there is an energy crisis of the brain, basically meaning there is not the right balance of “fuel” to make the brain work right. An analogy would be putting 89 octane gas in a car requiring 93 octane; thus car will not function right.
BEST EVIDENCE BASED METHODS FOR GETTING MIGRAINE AND HEADACHE RELIEF
Migraines are strong headaches often associated with light sensitivity, that tend to get worse with physical activity, and can last hours to days. Not all headaches are migraines. A migraine is a specific subtype of headache.
DOES LACK OF SLEEP INCREASE DIZZINESS?
Sleep plays an extremely important role in managing dizziness. Whether the dizziness is from head trauma, like a concussion, inner ear disorder, or migraine; the lack of sleep commonly produces a day with more dizziness.
SYMPTOMS OF VERTIGO
Vertigo is the illusion of one’s environment moving or feeling oneself moving. It is common and can include a myriad of symptoms. Vertigo can occur suddenly lasting only seconds or be prolonged-lasting weeks to months. The following symptoms are frequently associated with vertigo and can have debilitating consequences.
SHOULD I USE MEDICINE FOR VERTIGO?
Have you thought about taking medicine for vertigo or dizziness and have questions about its effectiveness? You’re not the only one.
WHAT IS THE BEST TREATMENT FOR VERTIGO?
Have you ever had dizziness and been diagnosed with vertigo? What exactly does that mean? What kind of medical professional do I need?
BEST TREATMENT FOR ACOUSTIC NEUROMA
So you are one of the 100,000 persons diagnosed annually with Acoustic Neuroma (AN) and need to learn what this diagnosis means for you. This diagnosis can be a rollercoaster ride; from the diagnosis to treatment to rehab. I believe in a very patient-centered approach. I try to put myself in your shoes and want to provide information that can lead you to the best possible outcomes. Let’s tackle some of the most relevant topics on your AN journey.
EXERTION REHAB IN CONCUSSION THERAPY
A concussion is caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. Concussions are commonly referred to as a mild traumatic brain injury, mTBI. This sudden movement can cause the brain to bounce around or twist in the skull, creating chemical changes in the brain.