Author: Kelsi Bennett, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC Vestibular therapy addresses challenges with dizziness, vertigo and balance related to inner ear disorders and neurological conditions. The vestibular system is responsible for sensing head motion and position, and communicating to the rest of the body. As a result, this allows you to react appropriately to your environment…. Read more »
Posts Tagged: Physical Therapy
6 Benefits to Walking Daily
Written By: Cory Arnold, PT, DPT, ATC Alright folks, at this point I’m not the first person to tell you that you should be walking daily. For years our doctors, spouses, P.E. teachers, and anyone in between have been telling us that daily exercise is good for us. But why? Is it worth the effort?… Read more »
What is Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy – MDT Series Part 2
How is MDT different Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy is a classification system that helps guide a clinician through a series of questions and testing in order to better understand the behavior of their patient’s condition, pain, etc. Once the mechanical nature of symptoms is better understood, the clinician then classifies the problem. This simplifies the… Read more »
Increased Fall Risk due to Lack of Mobility During Quarantine
With the change in current world events, the immobility rate has been increasing over the recent months as people have been quarantining in their homes. This is causing people to lose strength and balance and is ultimately increasing fall risk. We are providing you with fall risk and prevention education to help you combat this… Read more »
Missouri Direct Access Physical Therapy
Currently Missouri requires a physician’s referral to access physical therapy services. HB410 passed the House on March 14, 2019. This is a link from verywellhealth that discusses some of the related issues: https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-direct-access-to-physical-therapy-2696649 Neighboring states Nebraska and Iowa have unrestricted patient access; Kansas and Arkansas have fewer restrictions than Missouri. ACTION NEEDED! Go to Missouri… Read more »
Blue Springs Location Now Open!!
by: Christy Volland, Patient Care Specialist Summit Strength Physical Therapy is extremely pleased to announce the opening of a second facility in Blue Springs, Missouri. It is with great pride that Scott Knoche PT Dip MDT CSCS, owner of SSPT for 16 years, graduate of Blue Springs High School, returns home to his roots in… Read more »
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