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By Dr. Chris Brehm, PT, DPT In previous blogs, I wrote about how physical therapy, vestibular therapy, and pulmonary rehabilitation are well positioned to help patients recover from residual COVID 19 symptoms.  Since then, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released guidelines about how providers should treat patients with post-COVID conditions.  Within these … Continue reading Physical Therapy and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Recommended for Patients With Long COVID

Starting a career in physical therapy is like climbing a tree. Everyone starts with the same trunk, but pretty quickly, you have to make some decisions about which way you're going to go. What kind of people do you want to work with? Where do you want to practice? And how far up the tree … Continue reading Physical Therapy is a Tree With Many Branches

Stories about hiring difficulties are all over the news right and physical therapy clinics haven't been left out. An aging population with more chronic diseases has been pushing up the need for physical therapy for years. The pandemic has accelerated the problem. Clinics aren't only looking for PTs and PTAs either. Finding the right people … Continue reading Working in physical therapy has benefits that extend beyond the clinic

By Pauline Carroll, SPT             COVID-19 has taken the world by storm and is ever prevalent today. Symptoms such as loss of smell or taste and shortness of breath are frequently reported. However, with new research, there’s evidence that COVID-19 affects body systems other than the respiratory system.  The audio-vestibular system or the inner ear, … Continue reading COVID-19 and Vestibular Symptoms

During the COVID-19 pandemic, activity levels dropped for a lot of people. Between stay at home orders, gym closures and working from home, people became more sedentary. On top of that, there were shortages of equipment like dumbbells and bicycles, making staying active at home difficult even if you wanted to. But this summer, things … Continue reading Returning to Activity After a Pandemic

As patients recover from COVID-19, the medical community is discovering some patients continue to experience symptoms and side effects weeks and months after onset of symptoms.  These “long haulers” may experience shortness of breath, dizziness, fatigue, muscle weakness, and aches.  Some patients have been prescribed supplemental oxygen due to pulmonary side effects. At Lifeline, we … Continue reading POST COVID-19 RECOVERY PROGRAM

Traveling with oxygen requires a little extra planning, but can be done! Contact yourdoctor’s office for a copy of your oxygen prescription and call your medical equipmentcompany to have oxygen delivered prior to your departure. Changes in altitude andclimate can affect your breathing, so make sure you discuss your travel plans with yourdoctor. By Car• … Continue reading Traveling with Oxygen

You know that physical activity is good for you. The benefits are well researched and the list is impressive. Here's just a sampling: Releases endorphins to make you feel good and fight depressionHelps control weightPrevents diseases like stroke, diabetes and some forms of cancerImproves sleepHelps you live longer Recent studies even show that physical activity … Continue reading Physical Therapy Isn’t Just For Pain. It Can Keep You Healthy For Life.

By: Dr. Jeanette Kochman, PT, DPT, OCS Physical therapists help people of all ages and abilities reduce pain, improve or restore mobility, and stay active and fit throughout life. We encourage everyone to take advantage of physical therapy services at Lifeline.  There are some common myths about physical therapy that may deter people.Myth #1: I need … Continue reading Common Myths about Physical Therapy

By: Dr. Kala M. Markel, PT, DPT  For the majority of the population, spring time and pollen season is just an annual problem that can be rectified by a simple trip to the doctor or an over the counter allergy medication. However, for patients with lung issues, like COPD, allergy season can increase the risk … Continue reading Tips for Handling Spring Allergies