Lymphadema is a chronic condition which causes swelling in the body due to a buildup of lymph fluid. Although there is no cure, it can be successfully managed with specialized treatment. Eryk Ocasio, DPT specializes in treating patients with Lymphadema in our South Valley Clinic. Here, he demonstrates a self bandaging technique to reduce swelling. […]
Many people think falls are a normal part of aging. The truth is, they’re not. Most falls can be prevented—and you have the power to reduce your risk. Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall. Many people think, “It won’t happen to me.” But the truth is that more than […]
There are so many factors that contribute to bone health and the risks of osteoporosis. Fortunately, May is the Bone Health Month and a great time to educate yourself about bone health just before you begin a busy and active summer. For your convenience Paradigm Physical Therapy & Wellness has gathered a whole host of […]
Do you have knee pain? Your hip, knee, and ankle posture could affect this, making a “bad” problem worse. If your knees turn in or bow out, or if you stand with your knees hyperextended, you may already have degenerative changes—arthritis—occurring. If you already have arthritis, you can slow the progression of this by correcting […]
Calling all PT’s Join us June 4th-5th, 2022 Paradigm Physical Therapy & Wellness 535 US Hwy 314 SW Los Lunas, NM 87031 Phone: (505) 866-0055 MAP/DIRECTIONS Functional Dry Needling® Level 2 Provided by Evidence In Motion (EIM) PREREQUISITE: FUNCTIONAL DRY NEEDLING® LEVEL 1 FOR: PT, MD, DO, DC, PA, NP, OTHER Successful completion of this […]
Do you know what to expect when you attend your initial visit to physical therapy? Well, here at Paradigm Physical Therapy & Wellness, you’ll get a one-hour evaluation. This includes listening to you about your pain and limitation. Then we provide a comprehensive evaluation of special tests and measurements to get to the source of […]
FOR PART 1 CLICK HERE Another cause of dizziness due to dysfunction of the vestibular system is unilateral vestibular hypofunction. Sometimes one side of your vestibular system (one inner ear) is damaged due to an infection or vascular problem. Due to the damaged inner ear system not firing as much as the intact or undamaged […]
Dizziness is a frustrating, and often debilitating symptom. Sometimes it is difficult to determine the cause of dizziness because there are many factors that could cause it. If you are experiencing dizziness, it is important to see a healthcare provider to rule out serious medical conditions such as a brain tumor or a stroke, as […]
In recent years popular sports programs, and most notably the recent Olympic games, have popularized Kinesiology taping. Although there are many different brands and techniques that exist today the core principles are shared. Kinesiology tape is often referred to as K-tape. Although there are many brands and they can be slightly different, they all consist […]
Regional Interdependence The Right Hip’s Connected to the Left Knee The concept of regional interdependence (RI) is a term that has been coming to the forefront of Physical Therapy and rehabilitation over the past several years. RI is the concept that seemingly unrelated impairments in a remote anatomical region may contribute to or be associated […]