Since the start of COVID-19 many people have increased their time spent running. Some are running for stress relief others for pleasure and others are running to meet goals. How does one avoid injury when increasing running distance or starting to run for the first time? Professionals have researched the following as risk factors for …
What is chiropractic? Chiropractic is a non-invasive, natural form of healthcare focusing on the important relationship between the spine and the nervous system. One of the most basic ideas in chiropractic is that dysfunction in the spine and its joints can lead to dysfunction within the nervous system. The nervous system controls and coordinates all …
Graston Technique therapy is instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization also known as IASTM. Dysfunction of soft tissues (muscle, ligaments, tendons and fascia) may cause pain and restrict movement. Graston Technique therapy is an evidence-based treatment used in conjunction with restorative exercise to help restore function and decrease pain. Graston Technique therapy can be used to …
Vestibular therapy, sometimes referred to as vestibular rehabilitation therapy, or VRT, is a specialized, noninvasive treatment designed to help individuals overcome chronic dizziness and vertigo caused by inner ear disorders. The therapy consists of various exercises designed to improve visual orientation, ocular motor skills, balance, and gait. Evidence has shown that vestibular rehabilitation can be …
Don’t forget that here at OSR in Kailua we offer acupuncture to all of our patients! Acupuncture is an ancient form of Chinese medicine that has been introduced and become more popular in America in the last few decades. Acupuncture is the act of inserting very thin, stainless steel needles into the acupoints in your body. …
When you live on an island, you develop a special relationship with the water. We paddle, swim, surf, and SUP for exercise, live in our bathing suits, and are never far from a beautiful beach or swimming pool. Not only does the water provide us with stunning landscapes, sustenance, and a playground for recreational activities, …
Late last year I had to take my Mom to the ER due to feeling so weak and lethargic and have been having diarrhea, nausea and vomiting the whole day. When we got to the hospital they found out that her sodium level was way too low. Her diagnosis is called hyponatremia which means low …
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The field of Physical Therapy has made substantial advancements in recent years. Most recently, there has been a collective shift from long periods of bed rest following injury or surgery in favor of an immediate bout of Physical Therapy care. This is due to the published research which shows that this practice is safe and …
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Urinary incontinence (UI) affects 1 in 4 of all reproductive-aged women, and 1 in 2 of all post-menopausal women. Incontinence is a significant health problem with considerable social and economic impacts that greatly impairs quality of life and often leads to feelings of shame and depression. And despite its prevalence, fewer than half of the …
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) occurs when there is a blow, bump, jolt to the head, or penetrating head injury. It is a major cause of disability and death in the U.S. Common causes of TBI are falls, motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries, assaults, gunshot wounds. Trauma to the brain can also occur due to stroke, …
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