by buildpt | Sep 4, 2019 | Healthy, Injury Prevention, Pain Management
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 Humble physical...
by buildpt | Dec 3, 2018 | Injury Prevention
Digging out boxes of holiday decorations, hauling packages to and from the car, hiding gifts away on the higher shelves at the back of your closet … the Holiday Season certainly requires its fair share of bending, lifting and reaching. This, coupled with the cooler...
by buildpt | Sep 4, 2018 | Healthy, Injury Prevention, Pain Management
While drinking plenty of water is critical to life, health and healing, simply submerging your body in water (i.e., a pool) opens up opportunities for relief and fitness for those who otherwise may have difficulty exercising. This is especially important for aging...
by buildpt | Jun 1, 2018 | Injury Prevention, Pain Management
Shoulder pain in older adults often appears suddenly, as if caused by a sudden trauma or injury. But for many, says Houston physical therapist Brian Haden, shoulder injuries are often the result of musculoskeletal conditions directly associated with aging and, more...
by buildpt | Nov 6, 2017 | Injury Prevention, Pain Management
We all know that visiting your physician for an annual physical is critical in maintaining long-term health, just as dental exams twice each year helps ensure oral health throughout a lifetime. But what about annual checkups with a physical therapist? According to...
by buildpt | Aug 3, 2017 | Athletics, Injury Prevention
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), high school athletes account for about 2 million injuries and around a half-million doctor visits each year. But few of these injuries, says Houston physical therapist Brian Haden, are as costly to a...
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