October 2016 | ProActive Physical Therapy

October 27, 2016Health News You Can Use

Physical Therapist’s Guide to Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects approximately 1% of the United States population. RA often results in pain and inflammation in joints on both sides of the body, and can become disabling due to its effect on the immune system. A physical therapist can help manage the symptoms of RA, enhancing […]

October 10, 2016Health News You Can Use

5 Foods You Should Eat This Fall

Your mom probably never gave you better advice than when she said, “Eat your fruits and veggies.” But eating healthy may seem harder come fall, when favorite produce options dwindle and less familiar ones appear. Never fear. Now that warm months are gone — and with them the berries, corn and other produce we find […]

October 1, 2016Health News You Can Use

We’re All Responsible For Our Opioid Reliance—Even Patients

Blame our healthcare ecosystem and our quick-fix culture. Opioids are remarkable. For the treatment of severe acute pain, opioids can be the key to success. I was once administered opioid treatment, via intravenous injection, for 12 hours after undergoing major surgery. They took the pain away. I could get out of bed, move around and do […]