by Melanie Herron | Sep 13, 2019 | Active Lifestyle, Aging, Concussion, Vestibular Rehabilitation
Imagine the overwhelming feeling of not being able to safely walk to the mailbox without the world spinning before you. Envision that you are unable to get on a ladder to change a lightbulb without blacking out. More than a third of the adult population in the US that...
by Melanie Herron | Apr 1, 2018 | Concussion
Join Dr. Viviane Ugalde of The Center and John Hilt, PT, DPT of Step & Spine Physical Therapy for a free seminar on concussions. Dr. Ugalde and John will discuss the signs, symptoms, and treatment of concussions, as well as what to expect from recovery. Date...
by Melanie Herron | Mar 30, 2018 | Concussion, Youth Sports
Hundreds of thousands of children and adolescents experience concussions each year. While their youth helps them heal quickly, their brains are still developing, which puts them at a greater risk for permanent brain damage. A report published by the American Academy...
by Melanie Herron | Nov 4, 2016 | Concussion, Injury Prevention
While time and rest are the most oft-prescribed ways of managing concussions, treatment options don’t end there. A combination of visual, ocular and vestibular therapy can provide relief and improvement to those suffering from post-concussion complications. That’s...
by Melanie Herron | May 2, 2016 | Back Pain, Balance, Concussion, Injury Prevention
From packing and cattle penning to cutting and endurance riding, Redmond rancher and physical therapist Wes Rau has spent a good portion of his life on the back of a horse. So when it comes to treating the aches, pains, deficiencies and injuries so common to riders...
by Melanie Herron | Sep 4, 2014 | Concussion, Injury Prevention
Buckle your chin straps. America’s favorite sports pastime is underway, and at its highest level more than 205 million fans are expected to tune in to watch the world’s hardest-hitting athletes square off week in and week out. And once again, despite who overachieves...