Winter in Wisconsin brings many challenges that can negatively impact your health. Snow shoveling, slippery sidewalks and sweets are only a few of the hazards this time of year. To combat the sweets I recommend moderation, regular activity and work with a . The physical therapy advice is valuable for the slipper...
We are proud to introduce you to the latest addition to the Vita family. Klae is a certified personal trainer, actor, model, and a personal fitness guru. What takes up your time outside of work ? Enjoying my Family! Having a 4 year old, 1.5 year old twins, a fiancé, and 2 dogs keeps me busy outside of work Name one thin...
A diabetes diagnosis means you have a lot to learn about the disease - including sifting fact from fiction. Find the truths behind some common diabetes myths here. If you assume a diabetes diagnosis means you're fated to a life full of bland foods, think again. The truth is that plenty of tasty foods have a place in your diet. Di...
Diabetes is very serious condition that has great impact on our society. A study by the American Diabetes Association estimated the 2012 cost of diabetes at 245 billion. Of the 245 billion, 176 billion was for direct medical costs and another 69 billion is related to lost productivity. Diabetes typically is classified as Type I (insulin dependent)...
Given that I wanted to take a time to write about a question patients frequently ask relating to shoulder pain, rotator cuff tears and why am I in therapy if my is torn? First off let me talk about the shoulder as a joint. It is a very poorly constructed joint with respect to stability, however it is a very functional joint in that we have tons o...
Having recently read the following article highlighting a new trend in the Physical Therapy world, I felt it prudent to give my professional opinion. , I think this article highlights some important points within the physical therapy profession. Most important is that patients will start feeling and functioning better when they have the necessary...