by buildpt | Dec 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
For some, the Holiday Season can be a time of social isolation and loneliness. This can be especially true for older adults who live alone. Research shows social isolation can have adverse effects such as depression, reduced cognitive...
by buildpt | Dec 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Holiday Season is a time for giving, and that includes supporting causes and organizations that make our communities stronger. It’s in this spirit that Scott physical therapist Jeff Mentel shares some holiday giving suggestions which...
by buildpt | Nov 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
Don’t have time for exercise? Perhaps, say physical therapists, it’s time to reframe what true exercise looks like. After all, exercise doesn’t require a gym, special equipment or a high intensity. Down to its core, exercise is simply movement, and...
by buildpt | Nov 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
As cold and flu season approaches, so does the season of illness prevention. From getting flu shots to adding a little extra Vitamin C to our diets, prevention often becomes a focus for those concerned with getting sick, missing work and/or school, and...
by buildpt | Oct 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
Following a stroke, the rehabilitation process often focuses on improving the survivor’s ability to move and perform everyday tasks, with a lesser emphasis on general aerobic fitness. This is likely a mistake – at least when it comes to long-term...
by buildpt | Sep 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
SCOTT, LA – October is National Physical Therapy month, a time when physical therapists like Jeff Mentel of Scott not only celebrate their profession, but also educate others about the role physical therapy plays in improving the health...
by buildpt | Sep 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
When we’re young, falls are treated as teaching opportunities. “Get back on your feet, brush yourself off and keep moving toward your goals,” we were told. But as we age, falls take on a much greater...
by buildpt | Sep 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
For decades, the standard and recommended response to an injured muscle, tendon or ligament was to “apply RICE,” an acronym that stands for a protocol of rest, ice, compression and elevation. Yet these days, according to Scott Physical...
by buildpt | Aug 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
Many have grown up with the understanding that, whenever you’re about to work out, compete or otherwise push your body, it’s important to stretch immediately before the activity in order to prevent injury and perform your best. ...
by buildpt | Aug 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
With high school sports starting up soon and NFL training camps in full swing, concussions are certain to ramp up within the mainstream consciousness. And, while talk will often point to conventional wisdom which states that “time and rest” are the best and only...
