Heart Disease and Physical Therapy The leading killer in America is heart disease claiming over 600,000 lives a year. Cardiovascular disease complications include renal insufficiency, diabetes mellitus, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, sleeping disorders like obstructive and central apnea syndrome just to name a few. Other problems associated with heart disease include coronary artery disease, stroke, […]
I have been asked many times “is working out in a pool good for you when you are getting over an injury?” My answer has always been yes! And if you do not believe me, there is now more research that supports aquatic rehab. Exercise in the pool can improve function, fitness, balance, coordination, flexibility […]
Lifting is often an inevitable part of most people’s day. But do we all use the proper mechanics to avoid injury? Likely, the answer is no. There are many things that you can do to protect your back from injury, not just during lifting, but during other daily activities as well. First and foremost, it […]
Ski season has arrived and you are excited and amped up about hitting the slopes at your favorite ski resort! The slopes are calling your name and they are ready for you! The real question is: are you ready for them? Even though you may be a regular at the local gym or health club, […]
Local Physical Therapy Professionals to host PT Pub Night™ in Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA — As part of a national movement to facilitate relationships that improve the physical therapy profession, physical therapy professionals in the Blue Ridge Region will gather during a local PT Pub Night™ event at Neighbors Place on January 19th2015 at 7:30 p.m. […]
from News and Advance Sunday, December 21, 2014 By Amy Trent Joshua Bailey had always known that Mary Wallman, a certified vestibular specialist, was good. Now he has the numbers to prove it and the tools to market Wallman and the other therapists at Rehabilitation Associates of Central Virginia. Bailey, president and CEO of Rehabilitation […]
It seems that when the holidays roll around many of my patients will tell me they did something to make their pain worse or did something to make another part of their body hurt because they had to get the decorations up. Now I am not suggesting being a Scrooge and not decorating for the […]
Rehabilitation Associates of Central Virginia, Lynchburg, Va. – Headquartered in Lynchburg, Rehabilitation Associates of Central Virginia (RACVA) has leveraged the mantra of going above and beyond to create a superior patient and clinician experience. “As we have expanded to 11 practices, that cover over 100 square miles, a common thread that binds us together is […]
Onsite Shoe Selection and Fitting When: Tuesday November 18th 7PM Where: Rehab Associates of Central VA, Timberlake Practice 20311 B Timberlake Road (behind Hardees) Rehab Associates of Central Virginia is pleased to provide a lower extremity and back functional screen for the area athletes. Riverside Runners will be onsite to offer shoe recommendations based on the functional […]
Lower Extremity & Back Functional Screen Onsite Shoe Selection and Fitting When: Tuesday November 18th 7PM Where: Rehab Associates of Central VA, Timberlake Practice 20311 B Timberlake Road (behind Hardees) Rehab Associates of Central Virginia is pleased to provide a lower extremity and back functional screen for the area athletes. Riverside Runners will be onsite to […]
