The OutPOST Blog: Evidence-Based Rehab and Wellness Tips

Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias represent a significant and growing health care burden in the United States. This article describes the implementation of a rehabilitation-driven, interdisciplinary care model and its impact on antipsychotic medication use and emergency department visits among individuals with dementia in skilled nursing facilities.

Physical therapy for balance targets one or more of the three balance systems: visual, vestibular, and somatosensory. The somatosensory system is responsible for giving your brain information about your body’s position in space. It relies heavily on feedback from your feet and ankles, which constantly monitor the firmness, texture, and stability of the surface beneath you. When this system is strong, you can adapt quickly to uneven ground, shifting surfaces, or unexpected cha

Clinic Director, Dr. Erica Parazo, has been selected by the Texas Physical Therapy Association (TPTA) to receive the Ruby Decker Award.

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