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, …
According to a 2001-2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey of 5000, US adults, 35% of adults age 40 or older had some sort of vestibular dysfunction; as the reported age increased to people over 60 years old, the percentage jumped to 65% and 85% in people over 80 years old. As medicine advances and …
Youth sports in our world today is more popular than ever before. Children are playing multiple sports throughout the year with less time off and sometimes even specializing in one sport the entire year. The more children that are playing sports comes with a higher risk of concussions. Concussions are a hot topic in the world of …
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How Do I Reach Optimum Levels of Hydration for my Body? Several resources use the 8×8 Rule: 8 glasses of 8 ounces of water everyday which equals to 64 ounces. That, of course, is easier said than done. I achieve optimum levels of hydration by making sure I am always within a arms reach from …
Research indicates that one third of Americans suffer from lack of sleep, which may contribute to chronic body pain. The link between lack of sleep and body pain. Poor sleep has been associated with a decrease in metabolism, learning, attention span, life span and memory. In addition, lack of sleep is associated with increased levels …
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