Understanding the Role of Therapy Technicians, Therapy Aides, and Rehab Assistants Behind every successful rehabilitation program is a dedicated team working together to support patient recovery. Therapy Technicians, Therapy Aides, and Rehab Assistants play an essential role in physical therapy and rehabilitation clinics by assisting licensed
Starting physical therapy for the first time can feel overwhelming if you’re not sure what to expect. Knowing how your first visit works can help you feel more comfortable and confident as you begin your journey toward pain relief, recovery, and improved mobility. Scheduling and Preparing
Have you ever heard of physical therapy? If you’re in need of it, there are tons of ways your body may be trying to tell you! Physical therapy isn’t just for rehabilitation or athletes in training. There are many reasons why a person might need the
Every time you turn on the news, there appears to be another article about the country’s opioid crisis. There’s reason to be concerned. Every day in 2016, 116 individuals died from opioid-related drug overdoses. Prescription painkillers were misused in some form by 11.5 million Americans, costing
Sometimes we wake up in the morning feeling stiff and achy. We wonder, “Did I sleep on my neck wrong? Do I need to replace my mattress?” It’s only normal that from time to time we feel a little off upon getting our day started! However,
Did you know that headaches rank third among the most prevalent types of pain? That is correct. Headaches are very frequent and can be extremely debilitating, affecting a person’s quality of life. Dealing with headaches on a daily basis can be incredibly difficult and it can
October is National Physical Therapy Month! To celebrate, Maximum Rehabilitation Services will be having an open house and will be providing FREE INJURY SCREENS for all age groups! We will be screening: neck pain, back pain, balance, and dizziness, among other conditions! When: October 20, 2024,
You don’t need to have a history of addiction to become dependent on opioids – in fact, many people who become addicted have never had any issues with drug dependency in the past. Fortunately, physical therapy can help provide the same pain relief in a much
When you see someone clutching his head at work or in a stressful circumstance, you could believe he’s either stressed out or has a headache. Indeed, you could be correct on both counts. Tension headaches can be caused by both physical and emotional stress; they can
Did you know that approximately 80 percent of Americans have experienced (or will experience) back pain? That’s a depressing statistic, especially if you’re already one of those sufferers. Chronic back pain can prevent you from performing the countless daily tasks you need or want to perform.