It might seem obvious, but many people do not make a commitment to coming to their appointments regularly or give the effort needed. The greatest success with your recovery happens when you attend your physical therapy appointments and are serious about the process. Poor Compliance to Treatment Can Have Negative Effects on Outcomes Compliance has…
Home Exercise Program
Developing a routine is important when recovering from an injury or surgery. Each time you are visiting Bayview Physical Therapy you receive treatment that will include various aspects. For almost all physical therapy patients, another essential component of this recovery routine is performing your recommended home exercise program. A home exercise program is a…
Keep a Positive Attitude
There is so much research out now that tells us how important our mental outlook is when it comes to healing our body. A positive attitude is a state of being and a way of thinking that has multiple health benefits. The brain’s ability to change with repetition, called neuroplasticity, gives it the capacity to…
What is Evidence Based Practice?
As explained by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA.org March 2020), evidence based practice includes the integration of best available evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values and circumstances related to patient and client management, practice management, and health policy decision-making. Best Available Evidence: Although evidence-based practice encompasses more than just applying the best available evidence,…
6 Ways to Help your Healing after an Injury or Surgery
Physical therapy can be an important part of healing and recovery, but here are some tips you can do on your own to help you become healthier, stronger and more active. 1. Eat healthy, particularly fresh foods that are helpful to reduce inflammation Eating a healthy diet is very important in general but particularly when…