All throughout the body we have nerve cells called nociceptors which measure excessive pressure, temperature, or other stimuli which could cause or suggest tissue damage such as inflammation. These nociceptors send electrical impulses up to your central nervous system (e.g. your brain) which then gets interpreted as pain. Specific areas of your brain that are […]
At some point or another, we all experience the sensation of pain. Pain is part of being a human and while it is unpleasant, it does give our bodies some useful information. It lets us know when we are injured and what our body’s limitations are. Sometimes though, after an injury, large or small, the […]
In the first part of our article “No Back Pain, Can You Dig It?: Gardening tips to avoid straining your back – PART 1” we talked about KEEPING IT CLOSE!, the first golden rule of safe gardening and why its important to “keep tools, plants, and loads close to you: The less reaching you have […]
As summer gets in full swing, the garden beckons. And often, with yard work comes a hefty side of back pain. However, with a few simple body mechanics tips, you can enjoy your gardening without stressing your back. Here are a few golden rules to keep in mind: KEEP IT CLOSE! Keep tools, plants, and […]
One of the most frequently asked questions that I receive from patients following joint replacement surgeries is “how much will I be able to move my limb after surgery”? One of the biggest factors in the amount of motion that a patient will acquire following joint replacement surgery is, how much motion did you have […]
According to the National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, every year in the United States, more than one million Americans undergo a total or partial joint replacement surgery. About 60% of all joint replacements, the most common being hip and knee replacements, are performed on women. Women have a higher incidence of joint […]
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 […]
Fall Risk Screening and Prevention Part 4: Attend Paradigm’s Fall-Risk Screening Clinic on 2/24/2018 Hopefully we have convinced you that falling is a serious problem, and that you want to prevent yourself and loved ones from having a fall if at all possible. We take falls very seriously here at Paradigm! We will be conducting […]
By Marie C. Baca / Journal Staff Writer – Tuesday, February 6th, 2018 at 10:57am Donald Sanchez, physical therapist and owner of Paradigm Physical Therapy & Wellness works with Herman S. Trujillo at the company’s newest facility in the South Valley. PHOTO ATTRIBUTION – (Jim Thompson/Albuquerque Journal) ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — High demand for physical therapists […]