Researchers from UChicago Medicine have discovered an association between vitamin D deficiency and COVID-19. In a retrospective study of patients tested for COVID-19, researchers at the University of Chicago Medicine found an association between vitamin D deficiency and the likelihood of becoming infected with the coronavirus. “Vitamin D is important to the function of the […]
A fascinating article from the New York Times. How Exercise May Bolster the Brain Exercise prompts the liver to pump out a little-known protein that appears to rejuvenate the brain, a new study found. Credit…Jeenah Moon for The New York Times By Gretchen Reynolds Published July 15, 2020 Updated July 16, 2020 Exercise may help change exercisers’ […]
Without physical therapy, there might be a little less music in the world! In 2017, Diana worked with Steve Srebnik, PT and certified hand therapist at Performance Rehabilitation. After this short period of successful therapy for tendonitis, Diana has also gone on to create a CD of beautiful music! This link contains her newly released […]
By: Priyanka Jariwala, PT, MS Breathe Deeply Here is food for thought: an average person takes 16 breaths per minute. Therefore, a person who lives to the age of 80 years, will end up taking 672,768,000 breaths in their lifetime! Let that number sink in and understand why this is so important. As our bodies, […]
How to exercise with a face mask — and what not to do If you have to wear a face mask to exercise during the coronavirus pandemic, here’s how to make sure you stay safe. By: Amanda Carpritto July 30, 2020 6:00 a.m. PT Getty Images For the most up-to-date news and information about the […]
Marie Geraghty, PT, MS – Senior Physical Therapist Have you heard of camogie, hurling or Gaelic football? If not, Marie Geraghty, our newest physical therapist, can explain them to you. Marie has a strong interest and depth of knowledge in sports physical therapy. On top of that, she is currently the team physical therapist for […]
From the Mayo Clinic News Network, By Deborah Balzer The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in another type of patient coming to the emergency departments. Dr. Sanjeev Kakar, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon, says as a result of stay-at-home guidelines that have kept many adults and children home, there’s been an increase of patients with injuries from household accidents, including […]
Gordon Quinn exercises with physical therapist Katie Palano on April 27, 2020, at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune) ‘It’s one thing to survive the infection, but what’s next?’ Some COVID-19 patients need rehab to walk, talk and problem solve! Physical therapy plays a critical role in the recovery of many COVID-19 survivors! For […]
I’ve compiled some links to helpful and healthful articles and recipes which may make meal-prep easier and tastier during these challenging times. Since our partners and kids are suddenly in the house 24/7 we are tasked with cooking much of the day, often having to please picky palates. New recipes can spice up the cooking […]
Continue to heal with physical therapy while practicing social distancing. “With You Every Step of the Way” is not only our motto, it’s our mission! During these challenging times we recognize that you may not be able to visit our clinic for your physical therapy sessions. But even missing one or two sessions can have […]
