Physical Therapy for Chronic Pain: What Your Personalized Treatment Plan May Include
Starting physical therapy for chronic pain can bring a mix of emotions. You may feel hopeful. You may feel unsure. You may wonder whether movement will help or hurt. You may worry that you have already tried too many things without lasting relief. Those feelings are understandable. If pain has been part of your life […]
How Pain, Stress, and Sleep Are Connected – and How Physical Therapy Can Help
Pain can affect more than one part of your body. It may change how you move, how well you sleep, how much energy you have, and how confident you feel getting through the day. It can also affect your mood, stress level, relationships, and daily routines. If chronic pain has made you feel tired, frustrated, […]
Chronic Pain Treatment: Why Physical Therapy Offers Long-Term Relief Instead of Quick Fixes
Chronic pain is different from pain that comes and goes quickly. When pain lasts for months or years, it can begin to affect nearly every part of daily life. You may notice changes in how you move, sleep, work, exercise, travel, or spend time with the people you love. You may also start wondering why […]
What is Vestibular Therapy
What is Vertigo? Vertigo is the sensation of feeling dizzy or off balance, even when not moving. It is extremely common in the US and most common in people over 65. Vertigo itself is not a diagnosis but rather a symptom caused by an underlying medical issue or environmental factor. If you experience persistent […]
Vacation Workouts Made Simple: Stay Active Without a Gym While You Travel
Vacation is a time to step away from your normal routine. The alarm clock is off, emails are muted, and your regular workouts or home exercises may feel easy to skip. But while your mind may be relaxing, your body is often doing something very different. Long flights, extended car rides, heavy luggage, unfamiliar beds, […]
Staying Active in the Heat: How Physical Therapy Can Help
Your Physical Therapist can help you adjust how, when, and where you move so you can stay active safely during the summer months. Whether you are recovering from an injury, managing pain, returning to exercise, or trying to stay active as you age, a physical therapist can help you keep moving without pushing your body too […]
How To Train Your Balance
Why Balance Matters Good balance helps reduce the risk of falls, improve confidence with movement, and make everyday activities easier. Balance is especially important as we age, but it is beneficial for people of all ages and activity levels. Many people think balance is simply a matter of standing on one leg. In reality, your […]
Movement for Healthy Aging and How to Maintain Independence for Life
Most people entering retirement spend years thinking about their financial future. They meet with financial advisors, contribute to retirement accounts, and carefully plan how to live comfortably later in life. But far fewer people ask an equally important question: Will my body allow me to enjoy retirement the way I hope to? Traveling, hiking, carrying […]
Confluent Health Names Chief Payer & Network Development Officer
“This role reflects our commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships that improve access, affordability, and outcomes for the patients we serve,” said Kristi Henderson, CEO of Confluent Health. “Jason brings a combination of experience driving unique models that improve patient and provider experiences while supporting clinical outcomes and improving total cost of care. As we continue […]
The Pain Perspective: What We Learned About Chronic Pain in America
Despite advances in healthcare, chronic pain continues to impact physical health, mental well-being, relationships, work, and overall quality of life. Too often, care pathways focus narrowly on symptoms while overlooking the broader factors that influence how pain is experienced and managed. To better understand these realities, Confluent Health launched The Pain Perspective, a proprietary research […]