Resilience: the process and the outcome of successfully adapting too difficult or challenging life experiences, and having the physical, mental, and behavioral flexibility and ability to adjust to both internal and external demands. Building Resilience Resilience requires a skill set that you can work on and grow over time. The focus of this article is physical …
Spring has finally arrived, and Alaskans are enthusiastic about recreating in the sunshine. With a change of season, there is usually a change of activities. One of the sure-fire ways of getting injured is doing too much too fast. Currently, I am transitioning out of cross-country skiing into running and cycling. Although I have a good base of …
It has been a while since thephysiocoach has posted, as I have been very busy being a weekend warrior outside on the long summer days of Alaska. My busy life of balancing career, caring for an elderly dog and family responsibilities during the week cut into the time available for exercise. The weekend is typically the time …
What is stenosis? It is an abnormal narrowing of a passage in the body. This can include, constriction of a blood vessel, valve, spinal canal or intervertebral foramen (IVF). The narrowing of the spinal canal and IVF typically occurs following degeneration of the intervertebral disc. Almost all people who receive imaging at age 50+ will …
Recovery from an injury or illness needs to incorporate many aspects: physical, mental/emotional and spiritual. As a health care professional, I see that the majority of us fixate on the physical components of heeling. A multi-modal approach to recovery would be more beneficial. The focus of this post is the mental/emotional aspect of recovery. I had a conversation …
Humans and K9’s alike experience this same problem as a normal age related change. Sometimes this process is accelerated by an injury. Not all old dogs and people will have back pain. IVDD occurs when the intervertebral disc becomes dehydrated and looses ability to stiffen and accept load. The disc is like a jelly donut, …
“The purpose of this commentary is to address some of the common misunderstandings of the clinical doctorate, place the doctorate in context of larger educational change and innovation, and share summary judgments about the nature and course of the newer doctoral degrees.” The clinical and professional doctorates are used synonymously in this commentary. Examples of clinical …
The Deltoid ligament sprain is uncommon, reported at 3-4% of all ankle ligament injuries. The mechanism of injury involves a forced foot eversion combined with external rotation. Deltoid ligament sprains are often associated with distal (low) fibula fractures. More severe deltoid ligament injuries as associated with syndemosis ankle sprain, high fibular fractures, and lateral ankle …
I am excited to announce that I have joined Denali PT and have begun seeing patients on May 12, 2020. I invite you to join me in this exciting new chapter to continue our mutually beneficial partnership. You will enjoy the same, if not better dedication and commitment from me, assisting you in recovery and healing. I …
TMD presents as a significant clinical problem that affects approximately 12% of the population. (2-4) TMD refers to a complex set of conditions manifested by pain and dysfunction in the region of the face, jaw and head which can limit normal speech, facial expression, eating, swallowing and affect the quality of life both physically and …