This is typically how the conversation changes tracks. I have the opportunity to interact with many different people throughout my day, both in my work life as a physical therapist, as well as in my personal life as just plain old me, Alyssa. Whenever I meet someone new and we are chatting about who we are […]
So you’re getting a total joint replacement, particularly of the knee or hip? You’re either already scheduled, or at least thinking about taking that next step. Up to this point, you have probably been dealing with regular pain, difficulty with certain movements, and not getting to enjoy hobbies, work, or play in the same way. […]
rMindfulness, anxiety reduction, stress management, and alternative pain control options are very popular topics these days. Maybe you’ve just seen a post about it on Facebook, or perhaps these are topics that you’ve researched for yourself. We will talk about each of these topics over a few upcoming blog posts, and also talk about how […]
If you’ve ever participated in an exercise class or routine, whether it’s with a friend, at the gym, or with a trainer, you’ve probably had a variety of experiences. For most people, doing the exact same routine day after day becomes tedious and boring. Not only that, but keeping the same exact routine has limits […]
It’s that time again – going back to school to start another year. You’ve already done the shopping for your kids’ new clothes and school supplies. You’ve learned more about the teachers they’ll have, what the schedule will be like, and what special events will be coming up. We’d encourage you to consider a couple of […]
At the end of July, I had to chance to participate in another competition weekend at the Westin hotel in Westminster – Swingtime in the Rockies. The entire event is spent around my favorite style of dance to participate in these days, West Coast Swing. Swingtime in the Rockies First, A Little Bit About the […]
For anyone who has taken dance classes or watched a dance performance, you know that dance has it’s own language. It’s an amazing thing to see, and even more amazing to experience. I came across a video from Jubilee, called “Between Words” while perusing through Facebook one day, and it became the inspiration for this […]
In The Educator’s Experience – Part 1: Patient Education, I talked a little bit about my long-time love of teaching. I also explained more about why I think that patient education is such a critical part of the physical therapy experience. This blog post, Part 2, will discuss the role of physical therapist as a mentor, […]
While assisting in a class at a nearby Doctor of Physical Therapy program this morning, I was reminded of this fascinating article and NPR broadcast. The article talks about differences observed between our modernized civilization and some indigenous populations. For example, they found a group in rural India that almost never has complaints of back […]
Teaching has always been in my blood. In fact, in the first grade, my family got called into a meeting with my teacher, Mrs. Johnson, to discuss an interesting dilemma that I was in. We would often get little in-class assignments to work on, whether it was writing, math, or reading. Apparently, I had the tendency […]