The OutPOST Blog: Evidence-Based Rehab and Wellness Tips

Vertigo is the sensation that you or your surroundings are spinning, even when you are standing or sitting perfectly still. The goal of vestibular physical therapy is to help you feel steady, regain confidence, and return to the activities that matter most to you.

Recent research involving 1.8 million older adults found that people who started a new sedative medication after leaving the hospital had significantly higher risks of falls, emergency room visits, rehospitalization, and death within the first 30 days after discharge. Talk with your physician about fall prevention and get an outpatient PT, OT, or ST referral today.

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis and affects one in two adults over the age of 65. It occurs when the cartilage between our joints that provides protection and cushion breaks down. This can cause pain, stiffness, tenderness, and swelling. Even worse, these symptoms can lead to a change in your everyday function and prevent you from performing at your peak. While OA is common, it is NOT a "normal" part of aging. This means it is not something that is s