by Net Health | 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 Net Health | 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 Net Health | 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 Net Health | 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 Net Health | 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 Net Health | 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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